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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.

Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 1, 2008

New Year's solutions

Now that 2007 has drawn to a close, take a moment to think back on the beginning of the year. Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? And, if so, do ...

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 1, 2008

State Directors Discuss Belts, Bullying

State pupil transportation directors from across the country convened in Grand Rapids, Mich., in late October to discuss issues of national importance...

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonOctober 1, 2007

Special Report: 2 Years After Katrina

Among the vast destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina two years ago, one of the iconic images was a flooded lot filled with hundreds of school buses...

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 1, 2007

Roof Strobes Draw Crucial Attention

Being large and yellow, school buses are inherently some of the most noticeable vehicles on the road. But in certain conditions, such as inclement wea...

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2007

Pioneering Plug-In Hybrids

Pupil transporters across the country are taking delivery of the first wave of plug-in hybrid school buses. Officials involved with the project expect significant reductions in fuel use, emissions and even brake wear.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2007

Propane Bus Offers Appealing Alternative

Blue Bird’s new propane-powered Vision Type C aims to decrease emissions while improving fuel economy and performance in alternative-fuel vehicles.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 1, 2006

Bus Empty?: Solving the Stranded-Pupil Problem

Why are children continually abandoned on school buses? The reasons abound, but so do the possible solutions. Applying multiple strategies to train, remind and check up on drivers will help ensure the safety of precious cargo.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonAugust 1, 2006

Left behind

Although I was never left alone on a school bus, I imagine that to be the approximate degree of anxiety for those unfortunate boys and girls who find themselves in that scary situation.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMarch 1, 2006

Promoting the Good Work of Your Drivers

Parents and school administrators, among others, should know of the many success stories involving school bus drivers. Working with public information officers, distributing newsletters and nominating drivers for awards are great ways to grow awareness.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonSeptember 1, 2003

Picking a Washing System: Wash What You're Doing!

Chances are good that if you’ve washed more than one school bus by hand, you’ve thought about a washing system. Not that hand washing a bus is necessa...

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