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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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News•by Staff•October 10, 2018

Maryland Teen Fatally Hit While Trying to Catch School Bus

Police say 16-year-old Kyle Lynam runs into the road as he tries to catch his school bus, and then is fatally hit by an SUV. The driver of the SUV will not face any charges.

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News•by Staff•October 9, 2018

Ricon Sales Manager Advocated for Vehicle Accessibility for Students

Larry McNutt, who was the west region sales manager of commercial products for the wheelchair lift and ramp supplier, died on Friday. He was 69 years old.

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News•by Staff•October 8, 2018

School Bus Driver Leaves 2 Students at Bus Stop

The Indiana students are not waiting at their stop when the bus driver arrives, and she drives away. The driver is required to complete additional training.

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News•by Staff•October 5, 2018

School Bus Driver Rescues Child Who Wanders Into Street

Kentucky bus driver Bruce Vanover stops traffic to rescue the child before officers arrive at the scene, police said.

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News•by Staff•October 4, 2018

National School Transportation Association Past President Speaks at EPA Event

Past president Dale Krapf discusses the NSTA’s support of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program at an event to honor Children’s Health Month. 

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•October 4, 2018

1 Student Dies, Others Injured in Texas School Bus Crash

The school bus, which is transporting 42 students, rolls into a ditch and catches on fire, officials say. One student dies and three students are taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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News•by Staff•October 4, 2018

Student Transportation Inc. Marks Eighth Year of Anti-Bullying Campaign

The school bus company’s “Bully-Free Buses” campaign starts with Blue Shirt Day. Employees wear blue shirts as a symbol of unity taking a stance against student bullying.

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Videos•by Staff•October 4, 2018

Watch Texas District Highlights School Bus Safety

National School Bus Safety Week is coming up (Oct. 22-26). In this 2017 video, North East Independent School District shares its bus safety practices.

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News•by Staff•October 4, 2018

School Bus Cameras Lead to More Tickets for Some Virginia Motorists

More than 5,000 drivers have been caught on camera and fined for illegally passing Richmond Public Schools buses.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•October 2, 2018

2 Students Struck by Car While Trying to Board School Bus

The 19-year-old and 5-year-old Michigan students try to cross the street as their bus comes to a stop with its red lights activated when they are hit by a car. They receive non-life threatening injuries.

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