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Christy Grimes

Former Senior Editor

Christy Grimes is a Former Senior Editor at Bobit, having worked on Automotive Fleet and Government Fleet brands. She began covering fleet in January 2022 and has been eager to learn as much about government fleets and automotive/commercial fleets as she can.

Previously, Grimes worked on Bobit's School Bus Fleet brand.

Articlesby Christy GrimesNovember 30, 2022

Forward-Looking Roundtable: Envisioning the Future of Pupil Transportation

In the next five years, pupil transportation will continue to evolve, expanding beyond the yellow school bus, say these industry members.

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Newsby Christy GrimesNovember 14, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup: Nov. 14, 2022

In this collection of recent news about incidents and accidents related to pupil transportation: D.C. Public Schools Sets New Transportation Measures After School Bus Crash, Driver DUI - New York School Bus Driver Accused of Driving Drunk - Men Reportedly Enter School Bus in Chicago Neighborhood, Yell Anti-Semitic Slurs - Three Pennsylvania Students, School Bus Driver Injured in Crash - Rhode Island School Bus Driver Takes Students to Wrong State

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Newsby Christy GrimesNovember 1, 2022

NASDPTS Conference: What Does Marijuana Have to Do with Pupil Transportation?

A lot, a student transportation industry expert explained. Most Americans have access to marijuana, and decriminalization of the drug is on several November ballots, making it relevant now more than ever.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesNovember 1, 2022

5 Questions: Georgia’s Trey Stow on Stoplight-Connected Tech

A Fulton County, Ga., school district gave the green light to new technology that optimizes school bus routes. This pilot project prioritized traffic signals for school buses. What were the results and what challenges exist for broader adoption?

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 31, 2022

NASDPTS Conference: Modernized CDL Test Option Now Available

The new Commercial Driver's License test, based on a joint effort between the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), reflects evolving vehicle technologies and components.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 30, 2022

NASDPTS Conference: Buses - Not Cars - More Common in Pupil Transportation Deaths

Over the last 50+ years, nearly two-thirds of loading and unloading deaths have occurred during the morning run.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 29, 2022

NASDPTS Conference: Addressing Electrification Hurdles

State directors address electric school bus funding, charging infrastructure, training, and range concerns in a panel discussion during the 2022 annual conference.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 28, 2022

NASDPTS Conference: Strategies for Transporting Challenged Students

Why a school transportation consultant says looking in the rearview mirror is invaluable.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 17, 2022

School Bus Drivers Rescue Missing Michigan Toddler

The drivers helped reunite the child with his parents, just minutes after the car he was sitting in was stolen.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesOctober 14, 2022

Fueling the Future: Green-Powered Technology

When it comes to alternative fuels versus electric school buses, the conversation often stems around one or the other. “Why not have both,” say three companies in the green fuel technology industry.

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