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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 McMahonMay 23, 2018

School Bus Sales Veteran Evie Wills Retires After 31 Years

Wills spent three decades in the bus business, starting with her family company and ending with Rohrer Bus Sales in Pennsylvania. With her retirement, Mike David steps into her role.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 23, 2018

5 Questions: John Gonzales on Benefits of Alt-Fuels, Impact of VW Funding

John Gonzales, a senior engineer for NREL, discusses alt-fuel trends, funding from the Volkswagen settlements, and the potential of electric school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 22, 2018

NTSB Cites Driver Oversight Issues in 2 Fatal School Bus Crashes

After investigating the 2016 crashes in Baltimore and Chattanooga, NTSB recommends improvements in school bus driver oversight and calls on states to mandate lap-shoulder belts.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 21, 2018

New Electric Type A School Bus Coming From Collins

The bus utilizes Motiv’s Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis, based on the Ford E-450 platform.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 17, 2018

TSA Points to Potential for Vehicle Ramming Attacks

The security agency provides details on vehicle ramming incidents and offers related security tips for transportation providers.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 16, 2018

Midwest Transit Acquires IC Bus Dealership in Michigan

The acquisition of Capital City International gives Midwest Transit Equipment the IC Bus distribution rights for all of Michigan.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonMay 16, 2018

SBX Attendees Share Solutions for Driver Shortage, Student Discipline

The cost factors of alternative fuels and the transportation impact of school reform are also key topics at the 2018 edition of the event.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 14, 2018

Student Struck by Car Passing School Bus in New York

Police say a vehicle hit a child and fled the scene, but officers later locate and charge the driver.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 11, 2018

Teen Shot at School Bus Stop in Houston

Police say the shooting of the 18-year-old student was apparently the result of a fight at the bus stop.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 10, 2018

Diesel Price at Highest Mark in More Than 3 Years

The U.S. average diesel price is up to $3.17 per gallon, the highest point since December 2014. Gasoline has also been on the rise.

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