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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 Thomas McMahonAugust 25, 2017

Transporting Students: You Could Write a Book About It

Have you ever thought that your experiences in pupil transportation would make for great reading material? Tom Brandon did, and he turned that thought into a collection of lively stories that reveal the important connection between school bus driver and passengers.

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School Bus Driver Shortage Draws Media Attention Nationwide

The widespread shortage has increased challenges for some beyond the usual period of adjustment during back-to-school season. This year, mainstream media seems to be paying more attention.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby John HortonJuly 31, 2017

What Can Tiger Tamers Teach School Bus Drivers About Behavior Management?

Tiger tamers used a four-legged stool to overwhelm the big cats. Similarly, the school bus driver should be the first leg of a figurative four-legged stool to confront student misbehavior.

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School Bus Drivers Throw Party for Their ‘Biggest Fan’

Packey Butler’s enthusiasm for school buses has brightened many Denville (N.J.) bus drivers’ days, so those drivers decided to return the favor for the 14-year-old.

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Don’t Rule Out Drivers Under 25

The school bus industry needs more young people, not fewer, to carry on the work of safely transporting our nation’s future.

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More Information on Alternative-Fuel Bus Grant, Tech Advantages

In SBF’s June issue, a story covered grant opportunities for procuring alternative-fuel buses. Here, we share more information on potential VW funding impact and technological advances.

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