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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 24, 2018

NTSB to Address Findings From 2 Fatal School Bus Crashes

In related news, former school bus driver Johnthony Walker is sentenced to four years in prison for the 2016 Chattanooga crash.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 23, 2018

Police Search for Woman Accused of Kicking Door of Special-Needs School Bus

In an apparent road rage incident, police say, a motorist stops in front of the bus and cracks a glass panel on the door when the bus driver won’t open it.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 20, 2018

New Member Nominated for National Transportation Safety Board

President Trump picks Jennifer Homendy, currently a Democratic staff director for a House subcommittee, to join the board of the investigative agency.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 19, 2018

Shareholders Approve Acquisition of Student Transportation Inc.

The purchase of STI by a group of investors, still subject to court approval, is expected to close around April 27.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 19, 2018

Operators, Suppliers Share Solutions at School Bus eXchange

School bus driver shortage, alternative fuels, and student behavior are key topics of discussion at the 2018 edition of the event.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 17, 2018

Utah District Equips 40 School Buses With Heat Recycling System

A $30,000 grant funds installation of Idle Free Heat technology on Granite School District buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 13, 2018

Enforcement Effort Targets School Bus Stop-Arm Violations in Nebraska City

Police in Kearney will focus on illegal passing of school buses throughout the city over a two-week period.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 12, 2018

Boy Runs Into Street, Is Fatally Struck by School Bus

Investigators in Nebraska find that the bus had just dropped off the 8-year-old at a stop, and the bus was continuing on its route when the boy tried to run across the street.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 9, 2018

Alternative Fuel Questions Answered in New Website Feature

Roush CleanTech is fielding inquiries about propane and other fuels in the new “Got Questions?” section of the School Bus Fleet site.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 6, 2018

Trump to Nominate New Administrator for NHTSA

Heidi King currently serves as deputy administrator of the safety agency, which has been without a top official since Mark Rosekind’s departure in January 2017.

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