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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2018

New Hampshire Bill Addresses School Bus Driver Shortage

State school transportation providers are encouraging the Legislature to support SB 566, which would establish a commission to study the school bus driver shortage to help obtain solutions.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Google Rolls Out Wi-Fi Program to More School Buses

The tech company, with partners CoSN and Kajeet, is expanding its “Rolling Study Halls” initiative to 16 additional school districts.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Students on Board: New Breed of Rideshares Provide Tech-Powered Pupil Transportation

With a variety of non-yellow vehicles, app-based companies are offering parents an easy way to schedule rides for their children. Some see this type of dynamic service playing a bigger part in pupil transportation in the near future.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 5, 2018

New Security Measures Implemented at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

A Florida district implements mandatory ID badges and use of clear backpacks, additional law enforcement, and limited entry points at the school, which was the site of a deadly shooting in February.

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2018

Thomas Built Buses Pledges $100K to Local Boys & Girls Clubs

The school bus manufacturer and parent company Daimler Trucks North America donate the funds to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater High Point.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 5, 2018

Virginia District Adds 3-Point Belts to New School Buses

Although the state doesn’t require them, Henrico County has begun equipping its new buses with lap-shoulder restraints. Director Josh Davis share details on the move, which began with a certain NHTSA leader's speech.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Thomas McMahonApril 3, 2018

Q&A: Micro Bird Preps Electric School Bus, Plans for Propane Growth

The Type A manufacturer plans to start delivering its new electric model by the end of September. President Steve Girardin also expects a boost for propane buses with VW settlement funding.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 3, 2018

Former School Bus Agency Superintendent Pleads Guilty in $3M Bribery Case

Rick Sorrells, who led Dallas County Schools, admits to receiving payments for approving $70 million in contracts with a stop-arm camera supplier.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2018

Zonar, Child Check-Mate Team Up on Technology Integration

Zonar will offer an option to integrate the Child Check-Mate System into its ZAlerts and EVIR software.

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Newsby StaffApril 3, 2018

First Student Launches New School Bus Tracking Dashboard, Parent App

The FirstView District Dashboard and Parent App is a school bus tracking and communications platform designed to provide real-time fleet reporting to districts and alerts to parents.

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