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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 24, 2017

New Transportation Technology Tools for 2017

Whether looking for quick and seamless data integration or to boost safety or energy efficiency, school transportation directors have a number of options for the new year.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2017

Larry Sherrill Helped Shape School Bus Driver Training

Sherrill, a longtime instructor for California’s Office of School Transportation, was instrumental in the development of a behind-the-wheel guide for the state’s school bus drivers.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 20, 2017

Truck Strikes 3 Students at School Bus Stop

According to police in Minnesota, initial reports indicate that the bus was stopped with its stop arm extended, and the teens were hit by the pickup truck as they walked toward the bus.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2017

Buddy Luce Was Former Blue Bird CEO, Son of Founder

Albert "Buddy" Luce Jr., an integral figure in the history of Blue Bird, died on Jan. 11 at age 94.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 19, 2017

NTSB Still Seeking Probable Cause of Chattanooga School Bus Crash

The agency releases a preliminary report with a few new details, including confirmation that the driver had been in two school bus crashes since the start of the school year.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 18, 2017

NSTA Discusses Self-Driving Cars, Government Updates

Autonomous vehicles, VW settlement funds, and the new administration in Washington are among the topics targeted at NSTA’s Midwinter Meeting.

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ArticlesJanuary 18, 2017

School Bus Tracking Apps Aim to Give Parents Peace of Mind

Tracking apps can be a useful tool for alerting families when there has been a bus delay or route change. These apps are also designed to help students have fewer tardy days and absences.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 17, 2017

Proposed Nebraska Bills Call for Seat Belts on School Buses, Mobile Device Crackdown

Sen. Robert Hilkemann introduces one bill that would require school buses to be equipped with lap-shoulder belts, and another that would prohibit use of wireless communication devices by school bus drivers. 

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 17, 2017

4 Kids Killed in School Bus Danger Zone in 2015-16

Three of the children were fatally struck by school buses, while one student was killed by a passing vehicle.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2017

DOT Forms Committee on Automation

The committee will address the development and deployment of automated vehicles and the Department of Transportation’s related research and regulations.

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