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Sadiah Thompson

Assistant Editor

Sadiah Thompson is a former assistant editor for School Bus Fleet magazine. She started in October 2018. She previously worked as a staff writer for her college newspaper, The Daily Free Press, and also as a content and communications intern for various non-profit organizations.

Articlesby Sadiah Thompson October 11, 2021

5 New Tech Offerings for Alt-Fuel School Bus Fleets

As pressures mount to convert to alternatively-fueled buses, companies are developing new technologies to track emissions and other key vehicle data.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 21, 2021

Maryland, New York Announce Plans to Address School Bus Driver Shortage

Plans include expediting driving tests and expanding recruitment outreach to current commercial driver’s license holders.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 16, 2021

More States Consider Calling in National Guard for School Transportation

State officials in New York, Ohio, and South Carolina, are considering deploying National Guard troops to help drive buses as many school districts face a driver shortage.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 14, 2021

Massachusetts Governor Calls in National Guard as School Bus Drivers

Up to 250 personnel will be available to assist school districts in Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, and Lynn.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson September 13, 2021

Paul Vellani Delivers Service Beyond the Status Quo

The president of VAT Inc. shows how going above and beyond what student transportation contracts require can set the foundation for long-term, team-oriented success.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 2, 2021

Georgia School Bus Driver Killed in ‘Tragic’ Parking Lot Accident

Sandra Goodman, a driver for Landmark Christian School, experiences an issue with her bus’s emergency brake and goes out to check the vehicle, but as she does, the vehicle rolls forward, pinning her underneath.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson September 1, 2021

5 Questions: Denille Girardat on Driver Shortage, Illegal Passing Concerns

The president of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association and part-owner of a school bus company, talks about the need for more driver recruitment resources and the ongoing issue of motorists illegally passing stopped buses.

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School Reopenings Make Room for New Beginnings

From dealing with an ongoing driver shortage to ever-changing health and safety protocols, pupil transporters are charging ahead and using those experiences as fuel for planning a successful 2021-22 school year.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 17, 2021

Data Show Some Districts Delay School Start, Shift to Virtual Learning

According to Burbio, a community events data service that tracks school openings, several school districts are delaying school start and opting for virtual learning due to an increase in COVID cases and quarantining.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 9, 2021

North Carolina District Adds Extended Stop Arms to Some School Buses

Union County Public Schools adds the extra-long stop arms to 30 of its buses to crack down on illegal passing incidents.

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