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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 McMahonMarch 22, 2018

SUV Stops Indiana School Bus, 2 People Step Aboard

The motorists reportedly accuse a student of making a rude gesture. The bus driver is fired for not following district policy, officials say.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 19, 2018

New York Bill Would Add School Bus Safety to Driver’s Ed

The state’s pre-licensing course and test for general driver applicants would cover the law on stopping for school buses. NYSBCA supports the proposal.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 16, 2018

Electrical Issue Sparked School Bus Fire in Texas, Investigation Finds

A fire marshal determines that an electrical malfunction started the fire in the engine of one bus and then spread to four others at Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 15, 2018

4 School Buses Destroyed by Fire at Texas District

The state fire marshal is investigating the Wednesday night blaze at Coldspring-Oakhurst’s bus yard, but authorities say no foul play is suspected.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 12, 2018

IC Bus Ramps Up Gasoline School Bus Production, Demos Electric Model

The gasoline CE bus will start full production next month, and the ChargE electric bus will tour the West Coast, IC Bus officials reveal in an interview.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 12, 2018

School Bus Catches Fire on California Freeway

The students and adults, returning from a field trip, evacuated and were not injured. The bus was equipped with lap-shoulder belts.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMarch 5, 2018

5 Questions: Arby Creach on Effects of Hurricanes, Improving Economy

The president of the Florida Association for Pupil Transportation discusses how the state's school bus systems are working to transport students displaced by last year's hurricanes.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 2, 2018

Colorado Fleet Leader David Anderson to Retire

Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 1, 2018

Texas District Launches Propane School Bus Program

San Antonio ISD earns a DERA grant of nearly $300,000 to be used in replacing 11 diesel buses with propane models.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 1, 2018

School Bus Driver Charged in Fatal Georgia Crash

Shalita Harris, 29, faces charges of vehicular homicide and reckless driving in the Jan. 29 crash in which a 6-year-old student was ejected.

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