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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

The 8 Most Common - and Dangerous - Mirror Mistakes

School bus mirrors are a critical safety system, but drivers often fail to adjust and use them properly. Experts in the field provide insights on common errors and cures.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2001

Laidlaw Exec Says School Bus Division Is Healthy, Despite Parent's Distress

SBF Editor Steve Hirano interviewed Robert Hach, president of Laidlaw Education Services, based in Naperville, Ill.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Safety, efficiency and - don't forget - customer service

As consumers, we look for customer service when we purchase a product. In fact, we’ve grown to expect it. If we have a problem with a purchase, ...

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2001

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

Road rage precipitates death of school bus driver BOSTON — The Nov. 30 death of a veteran school bus driver in an apparent road rage i...

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2000

Grammar police lash out with sharpened tongues

In my last editorial I discussed a traffic ticket and a sullen highway patrol officer. I’d like to talk about the police again, but in a different context. This time I want to discuss the grammar police on the Internet.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2000

Can Parent-Pay Systems Alleviate Your Budget Woes?

As school transportation funding grows increasingly slim, school bus operators nationwide struggle to make ends meet. Here’s how some have turned to parents for added support.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2000

Alexandra Robinson Named SBF's Administrator of the Year

Combining special-needs expertise with strong management skills and a willingness to serve the industry, she has helped to advance pupil transportation at the local, state and national levels.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2000

Creating an Effective School Transportation Website

We consulted the Web to find some of the most interesting, useful and innovative school transportation Websites. Here's how four school bus operators successfully made the move into the digital age.

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Articlesby StaffDecember 1, 2000

News from the World of Pupil Transportation

NHTSA critical of Saf-T-Bar system, Tragedy spurs bus safety video, Head Start transportation rule nearly finalized, Minnesota claims 3rd win in poster contest, People in the Spotlight, Is the industry fair to women and minorities?, Thomas earns ISO 9001 certification, 'Special Saturday' fills training niche, Director organizes fundraiser for bus driver, Bus driver repeats as Arizona's best, School bus safety is like a circus act

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2000

Presumed Guilty?

Lawsuits are nearly inevitable. Transportation managers can avoid a courtroom disaster by focusing on driver and student training and documentation and by staying abreast of the industry's 'hot topics.'

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