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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 26, 2024

Pre-K Student Dies in Texas Bus Collision

The accident involving a bus loaded with children coming back from a zoo field trip also claimed the life of a Ph.D. student following the bus in a Dodge Charger.

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 19, 2024

NSTA Returns to Capitol Hill to Promote School Bus Safety

The National School Transportation Association convened on Capitol Hill for the 2024 Bus-ln, urging legislative action on illegal school bus passing. Advocates engaged in more than 85 meetings, pushing for support of HR 3998. Events included receptions and meetings with representatives, emphasizing student safety. The initiative underscores NSTA's commitment to addressing critical transportation issues.

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SponsoredMarch 15, 2024

Rolling Remembrance [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses a memorial bus ride in remembrance of a Tennessee school bus driver. Plus, an interview with Alfred Karam of Shenendehowah Central Schools in New York! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation. 

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 12, 2024

Three Children, Bus Driver Among Dead in Illinois Crash

The NTSB has dispatched a team to investigate the fiery crash, which claimed the lives of all aboard the 2020 Ford cutaway passenger vehicle, as well as the driver of a semi-truck.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Curbing School Bus Violations: How a Maryland School District Benefits from an External Camera System

Harford County Public Schools in Maryland collaborates with AngelTrax, implementing the Child Safety Program to address rampant school bus violations. The system uses automated cameras to capture violations, leading to increased public awareness and enhanced student safety.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 5, 2024

HopSkipDrive Reports Another Year of Safe Rides

The company also announced new product enhancements to bolster its safety approach.

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 2, 2024

Tennessee Bus Drivers Roll in Remembrance of Aleita Gladson

More than 100 school buses participated in a memorial procession honoring a Hawkins County Schools bus driver who died after a pickup truck crossed into her lane and struck her oncoming bus.

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Newsby Wes PlattFebruary 28, 2024

SBF Poll: Middle Schoolers Pose Most School Bus Behavior Challenges

The flash poll's respondents also offered some advice for managing difficult behavior on the school bus.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 27, 2024

February 2024: SBF Incident and Crime Report Roundup

A roundup of news about recent incidents involving school buses, including a woman arrested for hitting a student crossing the street to load a school bus, a bus driver accused of attempting to meet a teen for inappropriate activities, and more.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 21, 2024

Missouri Fire Department Gets Donated Bus from Durham School Services

The bus will be used for safety training by firefighters with California Rural Fire Department in Missouri.

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