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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2014

Thomas Built Buses adds FuelSense as standard equipment

Allison Transmission’s FuelSense fuel-saving technology will come standard on Thomas Built’s Saf-T-Liner C2, Saf-T-Liner EFX and Saf-T-Liner HDX school buses produced on or after Oct. 1, 2014.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2014

Ohio school district buys 3 new Lion buses

Bedford City School District becomes the first district in Ohio to purchase Type C school buses made by Lion Bus. According to Transportation Supervisor Patrick Carney, the vehicle “will result in substantial cost-savings over the lifespan of the bus.”

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2014

New school bus window among Blue Bird’s enhanced features

The manufacturer’s new E-Z Window, which is featured on the Vision and All American school buses, is said to feature a smoother, more ergonomic design. Blue Bird also launches enhanced features in luggage compartments, air conditioning and brakes for its buses.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Audit: District could save $1.2M yearly by cutting secondary school busing

The study was requested by the Worchester (Mass.) City Council because of increases in “non-education” spending. Many oppose the idea of cutting bus service for grades 7-12, and one School Committee member says it would be an “academic disaster” due in part to chronic absenteeism.

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Newsby StaffJuly 28, 2014

Seon launches 2 new mobile surveillance products

The surveillance supplier's new offerings for school buses are a compact, high-resolution digital video recorder and a web-based version of Seon's video management software.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2014

School bus safety videos show responses to shooter

The Indiana State Police's two new videos depict the unarmed responses of a school bus driver to active shooter scenarios. The videos are designed to be used as a training tool for drivers to reduce potential injuries and fatalities that could result during violent acts.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 25, 2014

2 school bus drivers arrested in child pornography sweep

The school bus drivers are among 14 men recently arrested and charged in an operation targeting child pornography offenders in New Jersey. One of the drivers allegedly exchanged sexually explicit images with an underage male he met online.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2014

NSTA honors industry excellence at annual conference

Awards presented include its Gold Merit Award, Hall of Fame Award, and the Thomas Built Buses Continuing Education Grant. The organization also recognized Green School Bus Fleet Certification Program members.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2014

Collins Bus names new dealer in Canada

The Bus Centre is now the authorized dealer for Collins/Corbeil Type A buses in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 23, 2014

Denis Gallagher named <I>SBF</i> Contractor of the Year

The Student Transportation Inc. founder and leader has led his company through remarkable growth while maintaining a 95% contract renewal rate over 17 years. Gallagher has also been at the forefront in adopting alternative fuels in school transportation — his company has made the largest single order of propane school buses to date: more than 400.

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