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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 7, 2016

California School Bus Driver Trainer Wins State Award

Kari Anderson of Oakdale Joint Unified School District is named one of six Classified School Employees of the Year in California.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJuly 1, 2016

David Duke Sees Growth in School Bus Technology, Education Funding

Wi-Fi and bus tracking apps are playing an increasing part in pupil transportation, according to the National Express CEO. Meanwhile, state education funding is projected to recover in the coming years.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 1, 2016

Funds From VW Settlements Could Be Used for School Bus Replacement

Volkswagen’s diesel car scandal settlements in the U.S. will provide $2.7 billion for emissions reduction projects, with school buses being among the eligible vehicles.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 29, 2016

School Bus Drivers, Technicians Compete in Colorado

The Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association holds its technician contest and school bus roadeo, with the top competitors advancing to nationals.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 22, 2016

Veteran New York Transportation Director to Retire

Scott Goble has served as director of transportation for Canandaigua City School District for more than 25 years. He came to the school bus world from a public transit system.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 21, 2016

Mississippi Clarifies Law on Stopping for School Buses

A recently passed bill specifies that a driver on a divided four-lane highway doesn’t need to stop for a school bus on the other side.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 16, 2016

Houston District Makes 3-Point Belt Use Mandatory

Last fall, Houston ISD committed to including three-point belts on its new school buses. Now, the school board decides to require students to wear them.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 8, 2016

Iowa District Contracts Out School Bus Service

Johnston Community School District’s transportation system, currently owned and operated by the district, will be converted to Student Transportation of America.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 2, 2016

School Bus Seat Belt Bill Advances in Rhode Island

The legislation does not specify whether the restraints would have to be lap-shoulder belts or whether lap-only belts would suffice.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJune 1, 2016

SBX Discussions Dig Into Driver Shortage, Stop-Arm Running

The second edition of School Bus eXchange brings school bus operators and suppliers to Colorado to share solutions for key issues facing the industry.

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