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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 McMahonJuly 13, 2017

Collins Launches New Low-Floor Bus

The bus, built on the Ram ProMaster chassis, is designed to enhance accessibility with an integrated wheelchair ramp.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 12, 2017

School Bus Drivers Distribute Free Books to Students

To promote summer reading, San Antonio ISD’s drivers pass out more than 1,700 books to about 600 students who are attending summer school.

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Don’t Rule Out Drivers Under 25

The school bus industry needs more young people, not fewer, to carry on the work of safely transporting our nation’s future.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 6, 2017

Hundreds of Gallons of Gas Stolen From School Bus Yard

A custodian arrives at the Novato (Calif.) USD bus yard late at night and spots two people syphoning gasoline from storage tanks. He snaps photos as the pair flees in a box van.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJuly 6, 2017

5 Questions: Michael Martucci on Illegal Passing, Staff Recruiting

Our discussion this month covers stop-arm running, drug and alcohol testing, employee recruitment, and other topics with the Quality Bus Service owner and NYSBCA president.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 28, 2017

School Bus Passing Penalties Increased in Florida

Florida's governor approves the Cameron Mayhew Act, which imposes a $1,500 fine and a one-year license suspension for seriously injuring or killing a person while illegally passing a school bus.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 28, 2017

Ronna Weber to Depart NSTA

Weber’s executive director and regulatory relations duties will be transitioned to others, the school bus contractor association announces.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 27, 2017

Thomas Built Buses Partners With Propane Solutions Provider

The school bus OEM’s strategic partnership with Agility Fuel Solutions follows Agility’s acquisition of CleanFuel USA’s assets.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 20, 2017

Texas Passes Another School Bus Seat Belt Bill

The state’s governor approves a measure that requires lap-shoulder belts on new school buses, but districts can opt out due to financial constraints.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 16, 2017

Reminder: Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2017 Contractor of the Year award — but only for a few more days.

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