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The “See Something, Say Something” concept advises that everyone has a responsibility to report suspicious activity. School bus driver Shawn Ost and his passengers did just that when a strange van was parked in a driveway at a bus stop.
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It seems that pretty much everyone understands how dangerous it is to text while behind the wheel. But is there confusion among some drivers about forbidden phone use beyond texting, and is more specific training needed?
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More than any other time in recent memory, this year's National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Summit proved to be the place for the biggest news in the school bus industry.
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According to PERC's Michael Taylor, propane does not require additional fluids, engine block heaters or preventive measures to be taken even on the coldest days of winter. Propane buses crank reliably, warm up quickly and provide consistent heat throughout the passenger compartment, he says.
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With the 20th anniversary of the Fox River Grove tragedy, in which seven students were killed, this week is a fitting time to review rail crossing safety procedures at your operation.
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If you haven’t spread the word in your community, chances are good that they don’t know about this important week in pupil transportation. It’s a great opportunity to promote the exemplary safety record of the school bus industry.
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A federal report projects that over a 10-year period, the second-highest number of transportation job openings will be for school bus or special client bus drivers.
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The death of autistic student Paul Lee, who was left on his school bus, is a tragic reminder of the importance of thoroughly checking every bus after every run.
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Connecting with a group of school bus contractors from Massachusetts, catching up with my former school bus driver in Oregon and getting great feedback from readers in the South were just a few of the benefits I've experienced by attending industry events this year.
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School transportation providers should not only review upfront costs associated with new bus acquisitions, infrastructure and fuel costs, but also true total cost of ownership, maintenance requirements and impact on the community.
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In Atlanta, some older boys and girls have been separated on the school bus to improve behavior. District officials tell me that their drivers are given autonomy to decide how to seat their passengers. ...
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I sat in the passenger seat of a large truck, eyes fixed on the stopped car ahead as we rumbled straight toward it. Next to me, the driver of the truck gave no indication that he was going to stop the vehicle.
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