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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2009

Stuff the Bus event collects 47,000 lbs. of food

The School District of Manatee County (Fla.) partners with supermarket chain to park buses at 15 stores. The county food bank says that items donated to help area families will last through the holidays and all the way to May.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2009

STA changes name, may sell shares in U.S.

Shareholders approve a resolution to change the school bus contractor's corporate name from Student Transportation of America Ltd. to Student Transportation Inc. Plans to list common shares on a U.S. exchange could go forward by fall of 2010.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2009

Collins names new regional sales manager

Matt Scheuler is promoted and will maintain his position as aftermarket parts manager for the Type A bus manufacturer. He will work primarily with distributors in the western regions of the U.S. and Canada.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

District weighs options to reduce fuel costs

A Florida district’s finance advisory committee has reportedly asked district officials and students to calculate the cost-savings of running buses with less fuel in their tanks. While the move could improve fuel efficiency, it could also reduce operational efficiency.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

Miss. schools to convert buses into ambulances in emergencies

AmbuBus conversion kits allow school buses with all seats removed to carry 18 stretchers, medical equipment and a team of at least eight medical personnel.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

Blue Bird announces new dealer for Washington

Bryson Sales & Service, one of the school bus OEM's oldest dealers, expands its territory to cover the state of Washington, with the exception of five river counties.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2009

NAPT elects new board members

Alexandra Robinson of San Diego Unified School District becomes president-elect. The newly created board position for an affiliate member goes to Mike Roscoe of school bus seat and restraint supplier The C.E. White Co.

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Newsby StaffNovember 10, 2009

Freightliner reduces carbon footprint with “green” efforts

The chassis manufacturer began participating in the Zero Waste to Landfill program in 2007 and became 100 percent landfill waste-free last month. Employees have also implemented recycling programs, and the company has produced several alternative-fueled chassis in recent years.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2009

Contractor supports Relay for Life with comical calendar

The “Dudes of Dousman” featured in the calendar include school bus drivers, a manager, a mechanic and even the town mayor. The men bravely volunteered to pose dressed as women.

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