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Roundtable Continued: School Bus Contractors on Job Highlights, Industry Changes

Read more from our conversation with four contracting pros. In this web exclusive, they discuss changes they’ve seen in the industry and what they like most about working in school transportation.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Dr. Tammy GrissomMay 14, 2018

Hope for the Future, in the Form of a School Bus

A school bus represents hope for children who are excited to get to school to learn, as well as for parents who hope that their children will be safe and well prepared for life.

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How Will the VW Settlement Funds Impact School Buses? Check With Your State

As state agencies work out plans for their share of the Volkswagen diesel mitigation funding, it has become clear that allocations for school buses will vary widely from state to state.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Cheryl SpittlerApril 9, 2018

Relationship Skills Are Essential for Maintaining School Safety

We have a preconceived idea that school employees know how to build relationships, identify struggling students, and de-escalate student behaviors. Now is a good time to re-evaluate those skills.

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NASDPTS Makes National Push for School Bus Safety License Plates

After Ohio and Iowa launched “Flashing Red — Stop Ahead” specialty plates, NASDPTS aims to help other states create similar plates to promote stopping for school buses.

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Volkswagen Brings School Bus Closer to Automation, but Questions Remain

The Volkswagen Group unveils the SEDRIC (SElf DRIving Car) School Bus concept at the International Geneva Motor Show. It features conveniences such as on-demand travel, but many issues related to school transportation need to be resolved. 

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 26, 2018

Dad Designs School Bus Lego Set

Inspired by his son’s love of yellow buses, Nathan Roberts creates a model set with the classic plastic building bricks. If his proposal gains enough supporters, Lego will review it for possible production.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonFebruary 12, 2018

How My Son Got Back on the Bus

If all went well, this would be his first time taking the bus home from school since nearly three years ago, when he stopped riding after enduring various issues on board.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Michael TaylorJanuary 31, 2018

5 Lesser-Known Propane Benefits for School Buses

Michael Taylor of the Propane Education & Research Council points to additional advantages that the alternative fuel offers for school transportation.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 30, 2018

Is the School Bus Warning Light System Clear Enough?

A petitioner asked NHTSA to make changes to the way warning lights are displayed when school buses are stopping to load or unload passengers.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Tim WagnerJanuary 22, 2018

Transportation Director Finds School Bus Driver Shortage Solution in Facebook

The social media platform proves effective for a new Ohio transportation director as he has to quickly fill a driver shortage. Here, he shares what he posted and why he thinks it worked.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 12, 2018

Running the Numbers, in Air Quality and School Buses

Wildfire smoke spurred me to start checking an air quality index. The data-driven experience brought to mind how, more than ever, numbers are readily available to track pupil transportation performance.

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