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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 McMahonJanuary 29, 2018

Health Fair Offers Free Produce, Zumba Classes for School Bus Staff

More than 200 transportation employees at San Antonio ISD attend the two-day event — the first of its kind for the transportation department.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 27, 2018

Iowa School Bus Fire: NTSB Releases More Details, But No Cause Yet

The agency issues a preliminary report on the fatal fire, but why the school bus driver and student couldn’t escape remains unclear.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 25, 2018

NSTA Meeting Gauges Future of Transportation, Regulatory Climate

The National School Transportation Association’s Midwinter Meeting in Maui covers legislative updates, autonomous vehicles, and other topics.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 25, 2018

Christopher Hart to Leave NTSB

The longtime member of the National Transportation Safety Board spoke at pupil transportation conferences and led the Chattanooga school bus crash investigation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2018

Fullington Family Regains Ownership of Bus Company

Michael and Lory Fullington repurchase Fullington Auto Bus Co. from RATP Dev. The Pennsylvania-based company’s fleet includes 230 school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 18, 2018

6 of 8 School Bus Stop Fatalities Caused by Other Vehicles in 2016-17

The latest national report shows that for three of the six passing vehicle fatalities, the bus had not yet fully stopped, so the red lights and stop arm were not activated.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 17, 2018

2 Arrested in School Bus Battery Thefts in North Carolina

In Randolph County, one man is charged with stealing batteries from buses at four schools, while another man is charged with the same crime at another school.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 16, 2018

Reminder: Applications Now Being Accepted for School Bus eXchange

School bus operators can still apply to take part in the next SBX educational networking event.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 16, 2018

Rooster Greets Girl at School Bus Stop

Frog the rooster gains fame for a viral video in which it makes a mad dash for the school bus, ready to “pick up” its owner.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 12, 2018

Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference to Return in 2018

The event, held every two years, will take place in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Sessions will cover such topics as school bus technology, emissions standards, and the changing labor market.

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