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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 McMahonOctober 21, 2014

Don Carnahan left big boots to fill

At a memorial service for pupil transportation icon Don Carnahan, attendees recalled myriad aspects of the man: his passion for yellow school buses as well as for motorcycles, the glory of his football days, his caring words for friends in need, his commitment to advances in technology, and his taste for red meat and cigars.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserOctober 10, 2014

What are you doing to prevent bullying on the bus?

Companies such as Seon are doing their part to combat bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month. One district transportation manager found out about Seon’s efforts and was inspired to do the same. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonSeptember 26, 2014

School bus driver’s smile went a long way

It had been a rough day for Valerie Robertino. She was ready to get home. Then she pulled up behind a school bus with its red lights flashing and its stop arm extended. Robertino looked alongside the bus and didn’t see any kids getting off. ...

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonSeptember 12, 2014

How do you deal with driver shortage?

One of the challenges in pupil transportation that tends to ebb and flow is shortages of school bus drivers. Our latest survey suggests that the problem has worsened in the past year. Now we want to delve into the solutions that are helping to address driver shortage.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Frank Di GiacomoAugust 27, 2014

Fuel tax exemption must be protected

While the school bus fuel tax exemption has been preserved for well over three decades, the dire situation of the Highway Trust Fund could pose a threat. Fuel tax revenue for the fund has declined in recent years as cars have become more fuel-efficient and the number of miles driven has decreased.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonAugust 18, 2014

Racy bus ad serves as cautionary tale

A transit bus picking up primary pupils in Sydney, Australia, recently was adorned with an ad that would make most parents cringe. Although the mishap took place abroad, it raises the question of whether something similar could happen here in the U.S.

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