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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 11, 2016

Driver, Aide Accused of Leaving Student on Bus Twice

Police say that the two admitted to having a student deactivate the child reminder device on their bus before they arrived at school.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 9, 2016

School Bus Operators Selected for School Bus eXchange

The second edition of the event will bring together 30 pupil transportation officials for roundtable discussions, one-on-one consultations with suppliers and networking events.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 7, 2016

Bill Backs 3-point Belts on Connecticut School Buses

The proposed seat belt mandate would apply to new school buses starting in model year 2021, although the bill’s sponsor says he would also like for older buses to be retrofitted.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 3, 2016

Weather stations in bus yards help guide Ontario operation

Huron Perth Student Transportation Services has had nine weather stations installed at its bus operators’ facilities, which has helped in making more informed decisions on bus service and school closures.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 26, 2016

EPA offers $26 million for clean diesel projects

School buses are among the eligible vehicles to be retrofitted or replaced in the latest round of Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 25, 2016

New contract expands STA’s Oregon operations

The school bus operator wins its second contract in the state: a five-year pact to provide transportation for Tigard-Tualatin School District.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 23, 2016

School shows big ‘Love’ for the bus

At ASBC’s Love the Bus event in rural Sloughhouse, California, dignitaries from Congress and the EPA cite the benefits of school buses, and students in yellow T-shirts show their spirit.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonFebruary 22, 2016

Cooling Systems Meet Many School Bus Needs

From low-profile rooftop units to independent cooling for the driver’s area, the latest a/c systems offer flexibility for school transportation applications.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 18, 2016

Bill would mandate child-check alarms on California school buses

A state senator says that the bill was spurred by the death of an autistic student who was left on a school bus in September.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 17, 2016

Average diesel price drops below $2

The U.S. average retail price for diesel was $1.980 per gallon as of Monday, the lowest point in more than 10 years.

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