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Wes Platt
Lauren Fletcher

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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 16, 2013

Thinking outside the bus

Many districts have turned to alternative transportation — vans, taxis and other vehicles — to supplement traditional school bus service in certain situations. But in the school bus industry, which has built an unparalleled safety record with its thorough driver requirements and strict vehicle construction standards, the thought of stepping outside of the school bus is disconcerting for many. ...

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Frank Di GiacomoOctober 14, 2013

Crossing guards at school bus stops?

We have crossing guards to help students safely cross the street around schools. Why not have a built-in crossing guard on every school bus?

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Howard WallackOctober 11, 2013

Why the future of contracting looks bright

A look at effective strategies that some school bus contractors are employing, such as developing new marketing approaches, empowering local managers and establishing a distinct, consistent brand across the company.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Kelly RoherSeptember 27, 2013

Yellow bus laws: Is driver's ed doing enough?

I’ve often asked myself why you should have to educate the public on school bus safety laws. I’ve always believed it’s something that people should learn in driver’s education class.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Kelly RoherSeptember 23, 2013

How did you become a school transportation manager?

We have heard both sides of the coin: Working as a school bus driver first and making your way up the ranks gives you invaluable experience and perspective as a director or manager of transportation. Others have said that working in management in other fields gives you a lot to bring to the table in an administrative position at a pupil transportation operation. Which of these situations applies to you?

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonAugust 22, 2013

A tribute to the school bus builders

It’s not just what the plant staff members do; it’s how they do it. There seems to be a great sense of pride and fulfillment in their work. Indeed, they’re building one of the safest vehicles on the road — a vehicle that millions of schoolchildren rely on to get ...

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