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Wes Platt

Wes Platt

Former Executive Editor

[Archives] Join us in an open-ended conversation about children and school buses – and the people who bring them together from SBF's editorial team and guest authors.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Brad BarkerNovember 3, 2020

8 Keys to Getting Your Buses Prepared for Winter

Regardless of your location, it is important to perform periodic seasonal maintenance. When doing so, consider the operation of specific systems rather than individual components.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Zina RoncaOctober 29, 2020

What’s Really Causing the Decimation of the School Bus Industry

A Pennsylvania-based driver supervisor points out how, although the COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a harsh blow to school bus companies and the industry in general, contract negotiations have been a growing challenge for years, as has a lack of support and respect for drivers.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Erik BigelowOctober 22, 2020

Op-Ed: Electric School Buses and Protecting Our Childrens’ Health

The Center for Transportation and the Environment discusses the positive impact that the alt-fuel vehicles can have in reducing air pollution and its work with school districts nationwide to increase electric school bus use.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserOctober 14, 2020

Despite Upheaval, Leaders See Silver Linings

Virtual events are expanding access to information and a greater variety of perspectives. Also, the intense focus on safety measures could lead to more attention being paid to driver wellness.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby John Benish Jr.September 28, 2020

Getting on Board With a Return to the Classroom

The National School Transportation Association's president emphasizes the importance of in-person instruction and urges pupil transporters to remind parents that the yellow bus continues to be the safest form of transportation for students.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Tim WallerSeptember 18, 2020

A New, Green School Bus Ride for Jack

A special-needs student in South Carolina advocates for his school to add a propane school bus to its fleet. He ends up getting a “green” bus all his own.

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