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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 2, 2024

Ohio Jury Convicts Minivan Driver in Fatal Bus Crash

Hermanio Joseph, 36, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide in the accident that killed 11-year-old Aiden Clark. He's expected to be sentenced on May 21.

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Newsby Wes PlattApril 30, 2024

DEA May Reclassify Marijuana in Historic Move

Some administrative hurdles remain, but the shift could result in marijuana's acceptance as a Schedule III drug under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act and might bring changes to federal drug-testing laws.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2024

Transportant and RWC Group Announce Collaboration for Safer Student Transportation

With Transportant systems already operational in more than 2,000 school buses across 14 states and 78 schools, RWC Group will facilitate the installation of the technology into new or existing buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 23, 2024

Grote Industries Names New Star Safety Technologies Regional Sales Manager

Gunther Hochapfel boasts more than 18 years of safety tech expertise that he’s expected to leverage in his new role.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2024

New York Association Urges Motorists to Stop for School Buses

Operation Safe Stop Day on April 25 is an opportunity for the New York Association for Pupil Transportation to raise awareness about school bus safety.

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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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