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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 McMahonOctober 27, 2016

Louisiana Panel Begins Review of School Bus Safety

Seat belts are among the topics of discussion for the task force, which is charged with making recommendations to the state Legislature by Jan. 31.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 20, 2016

Pennsylvania Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week

An event at the Governor’s Residence highlights school bus safety issues and recognizes winners of the state’s poster contest and safety competition.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 17, 2016

NCST Ships 16th Edition of School Transportation Publication

The new edition of National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures incorporates updates that were adopted at the 2015 industry congress.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 17, 2016

Georgia District Celebrates School Bus Drivers During Safety Week

Appreciation efforts for Cobb County’s more than 1,000 drivers include a poetry contest, thank-you cards, and breakfasts and lunches.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 12, 2016

Kansas to Celebrate School Bus Drivers’ Appreciation Day

Gov. Sam Brownback designates Oct. 19 as a day to honor the state’s more than 4,200 school bus drivers.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 11, 2016

SOAR School Bus Safety Program Takes Flight

School districts in Georgia and other states have adopted the "Safe, Orderly, and Respectful" concept for teaching students about school bus safety.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 7, 2016

NASDPTS Reveals Conference Agenda

State pupil transportation directors will convene in Kansas City, Missouri, next month to discuss such topics as school bus evacuations, stop-arm violations, and service animals.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 6, 2016

School Bus Driver Recounts Fire Evacuation, Gets Big Gift on ‘Ellen’ Show

In the weeks since she evacuated her passengers from a bus fire, Renita Smith has been lauded by students, school officials, and others. Now, Ellen DeGeneres adds to the accolades with a hefty reward.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 4, 2016

FedEx Truck Driver Charged in Confrontation With School Bus

Police in New Jersey say that the FedEx truck driver attempted to force the school bus off of the road as the bus driver tried to illegally pass him.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 30, 2016

New Jersey Launches Special-Needs Transportation Training

All school bus drivers and aides in the state have to go through the training program, which was mandated by a bill passed last year.

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