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ArticlesJune 26, 2017

From Cab Driver to CEO: An Ethiopian Immigrant's Drive for School Bus Success

Tashitaa Tufaa discovered a passion for driving and a need in Minneapolis for a dedicated school bus contractor. He now employs over 400 people as the CEO of student transportation company Metropolitan Transportation Network.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2017

Zonar, NAPT Offer New Round of Fleet Tech Grants

The 2017 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant program will provide winners with up to $50,000 worth of school bus technology hardware from Zonar.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

Texas District Awarded for Video on School Bus Rules

The San Antonio ISD wins a Bronze Telly for the spot, in which an animated trainer teaches students how to safely ride the bus.

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Newsby StaffJune 23, 2017

Coaches Fired for Reportedly Taking School Bus on ‘Beer Run’

A store clerk reports the two high school basketball coaches for taking a school bus during a three-day camp on an alcohol free college campus to buy beer. High school officials fire them.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2017

Mayor Tours Durham School Bus Facility in Iowa

Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart says that the visit “enlightened me about all the work that goes into getting our students to school safely.”

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 20, 2017

Texas Passes Another School Bus Seat Belt Bill

The state’s governor approves a measure that requires lap-shoulder belts on new school buses, but districts can opt out due to financial constraints.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 20, 2017

New York Bills that Would Crack Down on Stop-Arm Running Advance

The state Senate passes multiple bills that would crack down on illegal school bus passing by increasing fines and adding license suspension.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2017

Maintenance Veteran Closes Out Career With Student Transportation of America

Gregg Peterson retires after 49 years in the school bus industry. He started working for his uncle’s company, Russell Transportation, at 17 years old.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 16, 2017

Reminder: Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2017 Contractor of the Year award — but only for a few more days.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2017

Krapf Bus Acquires New York School Bus Company

The Pennsylvania bus company acquires school bus and transportation provider Birnie Bus Service Inc. Combined, the enterprise will operate 2,500 school buses across four states.

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