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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 McMahonMay 9, 2017

Missouri District Honored for CNG School Bus Fleet

North Kansas City Schools is reportedly the first school district to win the ACT Expo’s Transit and Mobility award for sustainable transportation.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 4, 2017

DERA Escapes Budget Cuts, Tabbed for 20% Increase

Congress’ new appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017 includes $60 million for EPA’s clean diesel grant program.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 2, 2017

Webinar to Offer Tips for Efficient Transportation Operations

The TransPar Group’s Tim Ammon and Tod Eskra will provide guidance on overcoming school transportation challenges and designing efficient operations.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 2, 2017

Report Examines Traditional School Transportation Models

In its new report, Bellwether Education Partners looks at the structure of school transportation systems, funding mechanisms, and other topics.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 1, 2017

2 School Districts Named to ‘100 Best Fleets’ List

Humble ISD and San Antonio ISD in Texas are ranked in this year’s edition of the list, which recognizes exemplary fleet performance.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 27, 2017

Texas Bill Takes Another Pass at School Bus Seat Belt Mandate

A new proposal calls for three-point belts on Texas school buses starting with model year 2018, but school boards could opt out due to budgetary constraints.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 27, 2017

Police Target School Bus Passing for New York’s Operation Safe Stop

Officers across the state are focusing on school bus stops that have been identified as hot spots of stop-arm running.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 26, 2017

Dealing With Driver Shortage Is Still a Big Deal

There are other commercial driving jobs that pay more than driving a school bus, but they don’t involve transporting students. The opportunity to contribute to children’s education and safety could spark interest in the job.    

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 25, 2017

D.C. Event to Explore School Transportation Challenges

Efficiency, environmental impact, and school choice will be among the pupil transportation topics discussed at a Bellwether Education Partners event in the nation’s capital next week.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 25, 2017

Texas Transportation Director Carl Cater to Retire

Cater, the director of transportation for Allen Independent School District, has been recognized for school bus driver training programs and security efforts.

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