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Thomas McMahon

Executive Editor

Thomas had covered the pupil transportation industry with School Bus Fleet since 2002. When he's not writing articles about yellow buses, he enjoys running long distances and making a joyful noise with his guitar.

Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 6, 2018

HopSkipDrive Expands to Denver With Rideshare Service for Kids

The move marks HopSkipDrive’s first operation outside of California.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Google Rolls Out Wi-Fi Program to More School Buses

The tech company, with partners CoSN and Kajeet, is expanding its “Rolling Study Halls” initiative to 16 additional school districts.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Students on Board: New Breed of Rideshares Provide Tech-Powered Pupil Transportation

With a variety of non-yellow vehicles, app-based companies are offering parents an easy way to schedule rides for their children. Some see this type of dynamic service playing a bigger part in pupil transportation in the near future.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Virginia District Adds 3-Point Belts to New School Buses

Although the state doesn’t require them, Henrico County has begun equipping its new buses with lap-shoulder restraints. Director Josh Davis share details on the move, which began with a certain NHTSA leader's speech.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 3, 2018

Q&A: Micro Bird Preps Electric School Bus, Plans for Propane Growth

The Type A manufacturer plans to start delivering its new electric model by the end of September. President Steve Girardin also expects a boost for propane buses with VW settlement funding.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 3, 2018

Student Fatally Struck by Car While Trying to Catch School Bus

While the early morning incident is still under investigation, Charlotte police point out several factors related to darkness and visibility.

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NASDPTS Makes National Push for School Bus Safety License Plates

After Ohio and Iowa launched “Flashing Red — Stop Ahead” specialty plates, NASDPTS aims to help other states create similar plates to promote stopping for school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 28, 2018

Lion Electric Co. Appoints 2 New Sales VPs for U.S.

Tony Watkins and Nate Baguio join Lion as the electric school bus manufacturer expands its vehicle lineup.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 27, 2018

School Bus Driver Found Not at Fault in Crash With Transit Bus

After initially suggesting that the school bus driver was to blame, transit police in Boston issue a correction saying that the transit bus driver failed to stop at a flashing red light.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 23, 2018

IC Bus Takes Electric School Bus on the Road

The OEM kicks off a national tour with its ChargE concept electric bus. The first stop is the California Association of School Transportation Officials conference.

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