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ArticlesCover StoryJune 1, 2010

6 Questions to Ask When Considering Joint Transportation

If transportation administrators pose these questions before entering into an agreement to share or combine their services, they will avoid a number of problems, including miscommunication among bus drivers, scheduling conflicts and disagreements about student discipline procedures.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2010

Riteway wins clean air award

Riteway operates vehicles that meet the new EPA guidelines. Other "green" initiatives include a recycling program, digital imaging, energy efficient lighting and video conferencing for all locations.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2010

NYC DOE proposes bus cuts for 7th, 8th graders

In light of a $500 million shortfall in state education funding, the Department of Education says it has no choice but to cut bus services. Parents strongly oppose the plan.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2010

Districts to merge bus service

The two Illinois school districts will share buses and drivers. Officials expect the plan to save at least $200,000 over each of the next five years.

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Newsby StaffMay 28, 2010

Details on Dossier Users Group summit announced

Fleet professionals who use Arsenault Associates’ Dossier maintenance management software will convene in Tucson, Ariz., in November for the event, which will include hands-on software training as well as sessions that cover product applications and futures, and user case studies.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

Online registration available for NAPT Summit

Industry members can register for the Portland, Ore., event on the association’s Website. The Summit will include a two-day trade show and variety of workshops on such topics as managing human resources and developing an effective maintenance plan. Professional Development Series courses will also be offered.

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Newsby StaffMay 27, 2010

School district to increase bus service

At a time of widespread transportation cuts, ISD 196 in Minnesota came up with a plan to offer school bus service for a fee to students who aren’t currently eligible. The school board approved the proposal on Monday, and it will go into effect next year.

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ProductsMay 27, 2010

Servicefinder; Routefinder Pro 9.0

Transfinder’s Servicefinder is a browser-based solution for school bus fleet maintenance. Routefinder Pro 9.0 is the latest version of the company's school bus routing software.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2010

Longtime Indiana state director to retire

Pete Baxter, who chaired the steering committee for the recent National Congress on School Transportation, began his career in pupil transportation 30 years ago. He has served as president of both NAPT and NASDPTS.

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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2010

Krapf Bus Co. names new execs

James Folkes, a past NSTA board member, will serve as vice president of operations in the school bus division. Shawn McGlinchey, retired U.S. Coast Guard Reserves executive officer, has accepted the position of director of risk management.

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