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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.

A ‘Friendly’ Take on Pupil Transportation in Canada

Our new 2016 Canadian Fact Book offers school bus data, industry contacts, and coverage of the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference that was held in “Friendly Manitoba,” as their license plates state. So did the conference hosts live up to that slogan?

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 31, 2016

Police: Man Drives Off With ATM in Stolen School Bus

A man in New York is accused of smashing the front door of a grocery store, dragging out an ATM, and loading it into a getaway vehicle: a yellow school bus.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 25, 2016

Training Programs Prep Bus Techs for Propane Maintenance

As sales of propane school buses grow, so does the demand for technicians to be trained on servicing them. Here’s an overview of propane maintenance basics and the programs that are available for in-depth instruction.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2016

NHTSA Updates School Transportation Fatality Data

The new report shows that an average of 30 school-age children die in school transportation-related crashes each year. About 17% are occupants of school transportation vehicles.

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Should the Yellow Bus Be the Star of a Show?

In most cases on the silver screen, the yellow bus is a bit player rather than the focus. But what if there were a program that gave a genuine look into the world of pupil transportation?

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 18, 2016

Safe Fleet Acquires Rear View Safety

Backup camera systems for school buses are among Rear View Safety's product offerings.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 16, 2016

School Bus Driver Honored for Impact on Students

Scott Reynolds of Fairport (N.Y.) Central School District is recognized for his ability to connect with students, including a young man with Down syndrome whom he gave a daily "fist bump."

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 5, 2016

51-Year School Bus Driver Has a Way With Kids

In half a century at the wheel, Hilda Vann’s approach to student management hasn’t changed: treat them with respect, work to understand them, and teach them valuable life lessons.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 29, 2016

Tennessee Toughens Penalties for School Bus Driver Texting

Under a new state law, school bus drivers who use portable electronic devices at the wheel face a 30-day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 28, 2016

4 School Districts to Hold Joint Job Fair for Transportation

The Sacramento, California-area districts join forces in an effort to recruit up to 150 school bus drivers, attendants, and mechanics.

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