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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2015

Ohio district to test GPS app on school buses

North Ridgeville City Schools is testing GPS units on two of its buses for a proposed app that would show school bus locations and real-time arrival information. The district aims to improve communication with parents, help drivers stay on schedule and save on fuel costs.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 15, 2015

TAPT: Bus stop bill could reduce safety, raise costs

The Texas Association for Pupil Transportation says a bill that would require home-side school bus stops would increase operating costs an estimated 30%, which could force districts to reduce bus service.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 15, 2015

School bus driver rescues woman from overturned car

Larry Cornett was driving on his morning route for Burke County (N.C.) Public Schools when another bus driver notified him of a crash on the route. He pulled the driver out of her car and waited with her on his bus until help arrived.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 15, 2015

Bus driver’s book teaches safety to young riders

Lorraine Fletcher has been driving a school bus for seven years, and she drew on her experience as she penned Go Where the Bus Goes.

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ArticlesCover StoryJanuary 14, 2015

Conferences Target School Bus Security, Leadership Skills

Here, we recap highlights from the NAPT Summit and NASDPTS Conference, which were held in Kansas City, Missouri, in November. Sessions covered such pertinent topics as shooter response training, student safety and leadership, and awards recognized vital contributions to pupil transportation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2015

NAPT, <I>SBF</i> launch School Bus eXchange

The new SBX event will bring industry thought leaders together with product and service providers for two days of interaction in an educational setting.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 13, 2015

Bill would require home-side school bus stops

Buses would have to load students on the side of the road that they live on — a requirement that research has shown would be costly — under a bill proposed in Texas.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 8, 2015

NASDPTS reveals dates for 2015 conference

The state pupil transportation directors’ annual gathering this year will be held Nov. 8-11 in Richmond, Virginia.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2015

NAPT expands leadership initiative

The Leading Every Day initiative consists of six webinars, starting Jan. 13, covering project management and long-term process initiatives.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2015

9-year-old struck by car passing school bus

The boy was dragged 80 feet and knocked unconscious when he was hit by a car while crossing the street on Tuesday in Lakewood, New Jersey.

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