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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 2, 2018

PERC Points to Growth in Propane School Buses

According to the Propane Education & Research Council, there are now more than 13,000 propane autogas school buses on U.S. roads.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonDecember 22, 2017

Franklin Tackles Critical Transportation Issues

At Atlanta Public Schools, John Franklin has led a turnaround that has bolstered bus reliability while boosting staff and public relations.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 22, 2017

Santa Spreads Christmas Cheer at the Wheel of a School Bus

Carroll Bailey of Greenville County (S.C.) Schools dons a Santa suit and hands out holiday treats as he delivers kids to school.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 21, 2017

Medical Examiner: Iowa School Bus Fatalities Caused by Fire, Smoke

The state medical examiner finds that the driver and the student on board both died from “smoke and soot inhalation and thermal injuries” in the Dec. 12 school bus fire.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 20, 2017

New York Clears Contracted School Bus Drivers to Use EpiPens

School bus drivers who work for contractors in the state can now administer epinephrine auto-injectors for students who have allergy attacks.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 19, 2017

School Bus Operator Go Riteway Awarded for Clean Fuel Use

The contractor is named a Clean Fuel Champion by Wisconsin Clean Cities.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 18, 2017

6 Students Killed in Bus-Train Crash in France

At issue in the investigation is whether the safety barriers at the railroad crossing were open or closed when the bus moved onto the tracks.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 14, 2017

School Bus Sales See Another Increase in 2017

North American school bus sales grow for the sixth year in a row. The 2017 total of 44,389 units is the highest mark in more than 10 years.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 13, 2017

Ohio School Bus Team Gathers Goods for Families in Need

Parma City School District’s “Stuff the Bus” event collects gifts, clothes, and other items for hundreds of families.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 12, 2017

Iowa School Bus Fire Claims Driver, Student

The school bus driver and one student were the only occupants. Authorities say it appears that the driver had backed into a ditch when the fire broke out.

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