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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 28, 2016

Canadian Conference Covers Alt-Fuels, Technology for School Buses

Insights on fuel options, practical ideas for Wi-Fi on school buses, and an inspiring Olympian were among the standouts at the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 26, 2016

Longtime Delaware State Director Ron Love to Retire

In his 20 years of overseeing pupil transportation in the state, Love has worked to standardize school bus driver training and build centralized systems for driver records and bus contracts.

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Collaboration is Key at School Bus eXchange

At SBX, school transportation leaders from around the country bring their own experiences to the table and share them with colleagues. The event fosters collaboration in unique and memorable ways.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 18, 2016

How Perley A. Thomas Built a School Bus Dynasty

Past and current leaders of Thomas Built Buses discuss how play-inspiring streetcars, family legacies, and a timely switch to yellow bus manufacturing all figure in to the company’s compelling history.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 14, 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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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 13, 2016

Growing District Steps Up Driver Recruitment, Fleet Replacement

Elk Grove’s transportation department adds alt-fuel buses, boosts field trip service, and works to attract more drivers as the district prepares to build more schools.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 8, 2016

Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference to Educate, Entertain Attendees

The biennial event will be held April 16 to 21 in Winnipeg. Sessions will cover such topics as Canadian standards, special needs, and alternative fuels.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2016

States Share School Bus Seat Belt Experiences in NHTSA Meeting

Representatives of the six states that have passed school bus seat belt legislation discuss such issues as costs, training, and emergency evacuations.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2016

NAPT Summit to Offer Security Event with TSA

The 2016 Summit lineup also includes NTSB chief Christopher Hart, consultant Mark Aesch, and a Boston Marathon bombing survivor who helped identify one of the suspects.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 4, 2016

STA Earns Omaha Contract Extension, Promotes Manager to VP

The school bus operator’s pact with two Nebraska districts now extends to 2019. David Prince, STA’s general manager of the contract, now takes on broader responsibility.

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