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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 6, 2025

New York School Bus Contractors Association Announces 2025 Roadeo Winners

The 49th annual event marked the first time the safety competition has been held in five years since the pandemic. It returned to Rockland Lake State Park with a slew of drivers exhibiting safe driving skills.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2025

Maryland Town Leverages Police for Increased School Bus Safety

A NHTSA high-visibility enforcement program grant is part of a pilot project to crack down on illegal passing.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 3, 2025

NHTSA Proposes Amendments to 5-Point Restraints on School Buses Rule

New exemptions are proposed to child restraint systems attachments, test dummies, and a delayed compliance date to December 2026.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 2, 2025

Pennsylvania Funds School Bus Safety Programs from Stop-Arm Violation Fines

The Keystone State allocated $1.3 million in funds raised from its School Bus Stopping Law enforcement for a new grant to help school bus operators fund programs to increase safety, education, training, and fund CDL costs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 29, 2025

Indiana and Florida Districts Add Video Recording System

Gatekeeper Systems earned two new contracts in the Hoosier and Sunshine States for its video devices and mobile data collectors.

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Advanced Routing Technology."
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 23, 2025

Two Southern Districts Choose New Routing System

Transfinder earned new contracts with school districts in Mississippi and Alabama for its routing solution, Routefinder PLUS.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 21, 2025

First Light Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in Canada

The school bus safety manufacturer is moving forward on a new $30 million building across 7.5 acres in Winnipeg, MB, with eyes on global market expansion.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 14, 2025

Nevada District Adds Video Recording System

Gatekeeper Systems earned a new contract with a school district in the Silver State for its Student Protector system.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 8, 2025

HopSkipDrive Launches Safety Advisory Council

Six safety advocates and experts across various organizations bring a multidisciplinary approach to student transportation safety and help guide the company. Plus, more on its safety statistics and methodology.

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Articlesby StaffMay 7, 2025

What To Do When Natural Disaster Strikes: Tips & Stories from School Transportation Teams

Mother Nature sometimes has her own plans, and transportation teams must be ready to fight back against whatever disaster she has in store. Review best practices for emergency preparedness and learn what others advise from recent experience.

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