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Find strategies for running an effective school transportation operation, from leadership and workforce challenges to routing, budgeting, procurement, and fleet planning. This channel also covers the people and business developments shaping the industry.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•July 6, 2020

Webinar Details COVID-19 Federal Guidance, Offers Risk Mitigation Tips

School Bus Fleet’s recent webinar, “Guidance on Compliance: Regulations and Mitigating Risk as Schools Reopen,” is now available online.

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News•July 1, 2020

NSTA Thanks Senators, Urges Passing of CERTS Act

Sens. Susan Collins and Jack Reed join the National School Transportation Association and other transportation organizations to obtain more support for the industry during the pandemic.

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News•June 30, 2020

Senators Working with Motorcoach, School Bus Industries on Coronavirus Economic Relief Bill

The Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services Act will provide $10 billion in emergency economic relief funding, in the form of grants — no less than 50% of total funding — and other economic assistance.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•June 22, 2020

Micro Bird Expands Plant to Boost Efficiency

The Type A school bus manufacturer has invested in a 115,000 square foot expansion to help expedite bus production.

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News•June 19, 2020

Tyler Technologies Launches Ridership Tracking App

Tyler Bus Attendance enables bus aides to mark each student present as they board their bus from a list organized by stop order. Users get data daily, allowing a quick response in the event of a health concern.

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•June 18, 2020

5 Questions: Mike LaRocco on Seat Belts, Safety Regulations

Mike LaRocco, president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services, discusses the association’s position on lap-shoulder belts on buses, partnering with other industry associations to address regulations for school reopening, and how much pupil transporters contribute to their communities.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•June 17, 2020

Webinar to Offer Advice on Regulations, Risk Mitigation

Transportation law expert Matthew Daus shares recommendations in this webinar on July 1 on safely transporting students while minimizing liability exposure and risks of claims, government regulatory enforcement, and litigation.

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News•June 16, 2020

Nominate an Exceptional School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2020 Contractor of the Year award.

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Articles•June 15, 2020

Back-to-School Planning: Minimizing COVID-19 Liability Exposure

Transportation law expert Matthew Daus shares information on recommendations and requirements from various federal agencies and providing safe student transportation while minimizing liability exposure.

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News•June 11, 2020

Main Street Lending Program Expands Eligibility to More Small, Medium-Sized Businesses

To give borrowers more flexibility in repaying the loans, the Federal Reserve Board lowers the minimum loan amount, raises the maximum loan limit, adjusts the principal repayment schedule to begin after two years, and extends the term to five years.

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