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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 McMahonApril 21, 2017

Police: Driver Overcorrected in School Bus Rollover

A dozen junior high track athletes are injured when their school bus overturns on an Idaho highway.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 19, 2017

EPA’s Clean Diesel Program Back With $11M in Funding

Amid concerns about the fate of the DERA program, a new round of grants is made available to reduce emissions from older diesel vehicles, including school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 19, 2017

Angie Ortiz: School Bus Competitions Contribute to Student Safety

Training for safety competitions was a demanding endeavor for driver-turned-teacher Angie Ortiz, but the hard work paid off by helping her keep her passengers safe.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 18, 2017

Take Aim for <I>School Bus Fleet</i>’s Photo Contest

The competition is open to all kinds of shots related to school transportation. Two winners will each receive a $100 cash prize.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 17, 2017

Bluth: Transportation Input Needed in School Reform

At SBX, special-needs transportation expert Linda Bluth discusses the policies of new Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and stresses that “safe transportation must be a part of the agenda.”

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 12, 2017

SBX Attendees Weigh Pros and Cons of Alt-Fuels, Diesel

Fuel choices, school reform, and the ongoing driver shortage are hot topics at School Bus eXchange 2017.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 12, 2017

5 Questions: Todd Monteferrario on Transportation Policies, Autonomous Vehicles

The National School Transportation Association president discusses the new administration in Washington, the shortage of school bus drivers, and the potential impact of autonomous technology.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 10, 2017

7 Trends in School Bus Video Surveillance

High-definition video recording, wireless management features,and 360-degree views are among the latest surveillance optionsthat are gaining popularity.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 10, 2017

Spike in School Bus Stop-Arm Violations Seen in Penn. Town

In Ferguson Township, nearly five times as many illegal passings have been reported this school year compared to the previous year, according to figures from local police.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 6, 2017

Retrofit Requirement Dropped From Tennessee School Bus Seat Belt Bill

A Chattanooga lawmaker’s seat belt proposal passes a state Senate committee after shedding a clause that would have required retrofitting of existing school buses.

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