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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 McMahonMay 23, 2016

Should the Yellow Bus Be the Star of a Show?

In most cases on the silver screen, the yellow bus is a bit player rather than the focus. But what if there were a program that gave a genuine look into the world of pupil transportation?

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonApril 18, 2016

Collaboration is Key at School Bus eXchange

At SBX, school transportation leaders from around the country bring their own experiences to the table and share them with colleagues. The event fosters collaboration in unique and memorable ways.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserApril 7, 2016

Can Service Animals Boost Good Behavior on the School Bus?

A school bus driver from Canada recalls the positive impact that a service dog had on the behavior not just of the student he was helping, but on all the students aboard. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Waylen MikiMarch 22, 2016

Why Student GPS Tracking Is in Demand

As statistics show, school buses are the safest way for children to get to school. But for parents, knowing that their kids are on the right bus is just as important.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby James BlueMarch 18, 2016

Insights on Top Shop Challenges

We asked transportation and shop managers what they see as the biggest challenge for maintenance in the coming year. There are six common issues that rise to the fore.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Jim BeekmanFebruary 29, 2016

A different look at school operations

Transportation veteran Jim Beekman says he sees a paradigm shift that is vital: one that identifies cost per program so decisions use a base of data to support objectives, not just the old methodology of “sounds good to me.”

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