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Bobit editors combine original reporting and outside sourcing to create comprehensive news reports. 

Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 11, 2025

AMF Bruns Celebrates 2025 Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year

Julio Ospina, a SPED driver and safety trainer at Wylie ISD in Texas, was named the national winner in AMF's annual driver award series.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 4, 2025

First Grader Fatally Struck by School Bus in Oklahoma City

The 6-year-old ran in front of the bus and was hit by its rear wheels during the afternoon route on Dec. 3.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 25, 2025

12-Year-Old Killed by School Bus in Maine

In the wake of the Rockland student's death, RSU 13 classes were cancelled. Meanwhile, both the student and the driver's name have been released.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 24, 2025

METS Expands in the Midwest

The Michigan-based transportation provider announced increased service area expansion, a new staffing service model, and a new website to boot.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 17, 2025

6 Students Died from School Bus Loading/Unloading in 2024-25

The total fatalities remain unchanged compared to the last school year across the U.S. All injuries sustained were from school buses.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 24, 2025

Ohio Launches School Bus Safety Grant

The Buckeye State is offering $10 million in funding for safety upgrades on school buses. Grant applications close Nov. 14.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 23, 2025

Remembering Blake Krapf, 2010 SBF Contractor of the Year

Krapf School Bus's longtime CEO is remembered for his business acumen, industry advocacy, and commitment to his family.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 21, 2025

Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Driver Reminds Motorists to Protect Students on the Road

For National School Bus Safety Week, NSTA, Blue Bird, ROUSH CleanTech, and RFK Racing joined forces for a video campaign reminding drivers that stopping for school buses isn’t optional.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 16, 2025

Survey: Homeless Student Identification Rises for Third Consecutive Year

New data reveals frontline perspectives on supporting some of America’s most vulnerable students, detailing transportation challenges and possible solutions.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 13, 2025

FCC Votes to Cut E-Rate Funding for School Bus Wi-Fi

Federal funding for internet connectivity on school buses has been on the line since the E-Rate program expanded, and a late September ruling ends the approx. $40M spend as the FCC reverses its 2023 decision.

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