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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 McMahonMarch 30, 2016

Texas School Bus Team Wins Special-Needs Competition

Cherie Daniels and Chris Lowery from Frisco Independent School District take first place in this year’s National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 30, 2016

Survey Finds Widespread Cuts in U.K. School Transport

More than 350,000 children in the U.K. have lost their transportation entitlement since 2008, a new report from STC Ltd. shows.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 29, 2016

Bill Boosts Stop-arm Enforcement in West Virginia

The governor signs legislation that increases penalties for illegally passing a school bus. It also allows for the owner of the vehicle to be charged even if the driver can’t be identified.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 28, 2016

Cherie Houser Appointed to NASDPTS Administrative Post

Houser, who has served as executive director of the Wisconsin School Bus Association since 2014, will join NASDPTS as administrative and membership services director.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 24, 2016

EPA: 73,000 Diesel Retrofits, Replacements in DERA Program

In a new report on the grant program, the EPA also says that the funding has helped clean up 335,200 tons of NOx and 14,700 tons of particulate matter.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 22, 2016

New U.S. Secretary of Education Confirmed

John B. King Jr., former New York state commissioner of education, replaces Arne Duncan, who stepped down after serving as U.S. education secretary since 2009.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMarch 18, 2016

School Shows Big ‘Love’ for the Bus

Cosumnes River is the smallest elementary school in its district, but in February its students showed that they have no shortage of school bus spirit.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 18, 2016

American School Bus Council to Search for New Coordinator

Markus Videnieks leaves ASBC after serving in the role since 2012. The council will launch a search for his replacement soon.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 18, 2016

School Transportation Co-op Names New Director, Expands

Chad Barksdale is appointed transitional executive director for California’s West County Transportation Agency in advance of Mike Rea’s retirement.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 17, 2016

Georgia County Approves Stop-arm Camera Program

The school district, government and police department in Fulton County partner on the initiative to crack down on illegal passing of school buses.

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