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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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School Bus Fleet Blogby Michael ShieldsSeptember 2, 2020

School Reopening Checklist: Pinpointing the Right Questions

Asking and seeking answers to the right questions can help nail down some steps to take to plan even as the pandemic and its impact on school start remains uncertain in so many parts of the U.S.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby John Benish Jr. August 19, 2020

The Yellow Bus Is as Dependable as Ever

We are poised for the complete return to classroom learning, and ready to do what we do best: transport students safely and efficiently, each day, every day.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Steve WhaleyAugust 10, 2020

Op-Ed: Propane Buses Can Provide Stability During Uncertainty

The director of autogas business development for the Propane Education and Research Council notes that with the lowest total cost of ownership of any fuel, propane buses provide districts with cost savings that can ease budget strains caused by coronavirus.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJuly 31, 2020

In Moves to Protect School Staff, Don’t Forget Bus Drivers

All the media coverage of when and how schools nationwide will reopen, what classrooms will look like, and the risks to teachers is vital. Still, the safety and well-being of the people taking kids to and from school should receive more attention.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Curt MacysynJuly 27, 2020

Task Force Supports Transportation’s Role in a Return to the Classroom

The STARTS Task Force report does not mandate one direct pathway to get students back to school safely. It provides a process to make sure that all the relevant decisions are considered and addressed.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Shannon WeberJuly 10, 2020

Arizona Association Virtual Conference: ‘Zoom’-ing Through 2020

Due to COVID-19 and the inability to social distance members in its traditional platform, the Transportation Administrators of Arizona recently held its first ever virtual conference.

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