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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.

School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 12, 2018

Running the Numbers, in Air Quality and School Buses

Wildfire smoke spurred me to start checking an air quality index. The data-driven experience brought to mind how, more than ever, numbers are readily available to track pupil transportation performance.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 11, 2018

Special-Needs Transportation Expert Pete Meslin to Join School Bus Consultants

As a consultant with the TransPar Group, Meslin says he will work to help school districts “serve students better and less expensively.”

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 11, 2018

New York Bills Would Tighten Drug and Alcohol Testing for School Bus Drivers

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation supports the legislation, which responds to instances of school bus driver DUIs.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 9, 2018

Private Equity Firm to Acquire Safe Fleet

Oak Hill Capital Partners will be the new owner of Safe Fleet, whose brands provide a variety of equipment for school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 9, 2018

New York Governor Calls for Steeper Stop-Arm Fines, VW Funds for School Buses

Cuomo’s 2018 agenda includes initiatives to address illegal passing, replacement of old buses, and bullying.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 8, 2018

No One Injured as School Bus Window Shot Out

Authorities in Forest City, Iowa, say that a pellet gun shattered a window on the bus while it was transporting students. A suspect has been charged.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJanuary 5, 2018

5 Questions: Barry Sudduth on Professional Development, Driver Shortage

Barry Sudduth discusses his goals as president of NAPT and his work at Virginia's Stafford County Public Schools.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 5, 2018

School Bus Driver Remembered for Dedication to Students While Battling Cancer

Even after she was diagnosed with the disease, Deanna Stallones kept driving and serving as a role model for students at Bellville ISD in Texas.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 4, 2018

Daimler Buses, Rev Group Team Up in North America

Daimler AG’s bus division awards Rev Coach LLC the North American sales rights for the Setra motorcoach brand.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 2, 2018

Lighted Warning Signs Approved for Use on Michigan School Buses

The newly passed legislation allows school buses to be equipped with an electronic sign that alerts other drivers when the bus stops.

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