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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson January 29, 2020

School Bus Alternatives Meet a Range of Standards, Student Needs

Some pupil transporters increasingly look beyond the big yellow bus to transport students with special needs and those who are homeless or in foster care, choosing minivans, taxicabs, and other smaller-capacity vehicles.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2020

Durham Secures New Contract in Alaska

The transportation company will operate 130 routes and hire more than 220 team members to serve Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 28, 2020

IC Bus, Dealer Introduce Suspension System for a Smoother Ride

Drivers taking part in demos say that LiquidSpring, which adjusts the bus floor level in response to rough roads, makes the ride more comfortable. The system is available on IC Bus’s Type Cs.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 28, 2020

District Adds Extended Stop Arms to School Buses After Student Struck by Car

Bigfork (Mont.) School District 38 is prompted by a recent illegal passing incident that severely injured a 6-year-old student at a nearby district to install the longer stop arms on all its buses.

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StatisticsJanuary 28, 2020

Special-Needs Survey 2020

A slightly higher number of respondents reported aides on buses as well as technology such as video surveillance and child-check reminder devices this year. Operators continue to serve more passengers with special needs.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 28, 2020

Arizona District Adopts Therapy Dog to Boost Staff Morale

Litchfield Elementary School District #79 enlists the help of Floyd, a 7-month-old miniature Dachshund, to provide support to its transportation department.

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ArticlesJanuary 27, 2020

Q & A: Blue Bird’s John Barrington on Special-Needs Trends, Customization

The school bus manufacturer's director of product planning discusses embracing alternative fuels and customizing buses to meet a variety of special needs.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2020

Transfinder Reports 15% Revenue Increase in 2019

The routing software developer reports that it is seeing its 22nd consecutive year of sustained revenue growth.

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 24, 2020

Making the School Bus Ride Easier for Students With Autism in 7 Steps

Students with autism can become overwhelmed by the noise and crowded space on a school bus. Drivers and aides can help by accessing transportation plan information to minimize triggers, establishing consistent routines, and giving calm, clear direction.

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ProductsJanuary 22, 2020

Dashcam System

The NexTraq Dashcam can provide downloadable videos, real-time alerts, and live GPS location services for use in a variety of applications, including school transportation.

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