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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.

Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 19, 2019

NTSB Calls for New Safety, Training Standards Based on Fatal Iowa School Bus Fire

After investigating the 2017 fatal school bus fire in Iowa, the National Transportation Safety Board recommends several new school bus safety requirements and calls for fire suppression systems on school buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2019

Vermont to Launch Two-Year Electric School Bus Pilot Program

The pilot program, which is backed by VW settlement funds, will evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of electric school bus operation in the state.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2019

Illinois to Expand School Bus Service For Some Students Who Walk to School

Public Act 100-1142 allows school districts to provide free transportation to students who live within 1.5 miles of their school if, by walking, those students would have to pass through areas with serious safety hazards.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 14, 2019

School Bus Contractor Driven to Boost Safety, Training

From purchasing and operating one school bus company to later establishing another from the ground up, Reliance Student Transportation President and CEO John Polli has proven his dedication and commitment to the school bus industry.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 12, 2019

Video: School Bus Hit By Railroad Crossing Arm, Driver Goes Over Tracks

In Washington, a motorist records a video of the bus driver driving over railroad tracks after a crossing arm hits the bus.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 11, 2019

Safe Fleet Demos Predictive Stop Arm in Indianapolis

The safety solutions supplier unveils its Predictive Stop Arm and Right-Hand Danger Zone protection systems in a demonstration at this year’s STN Expo.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 10, 2019

Nebraska District Approves $1.4M for 3-Point Belts on School Buses

Lincoln Public Schools' board of education agrees to purchase a total of 12 new school buses equipped with lap-shoulder belts.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 4, 2019

School Bus, Tractor-Trailer Drivers Killed in Fiery Crash

Norman Bliss of Pennsylvania is driving a tractor-trailer and collides with the rear-end of a school bus, causing a chain reaction crash with two other tractor-trailers.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 3, 2019

North Dakota District Receives State's First Electric School Bus

West Fargo Public Schools’ new Blue Bird Vision electric bus can travel up to 120 miles between charges, and will recharge at the district’s onsite charging station.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson May 31, 2019

School Bus Aide Accused of Attacking Special-Needs Students

Juanita Tappin of Florida is reportedly shown on bus video hitting several special-needs students and adults with disabilities. She is charged with eight counts of abuse against a child and an adult.

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