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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2016

Training Standards Proposed for Entry-level Bus, Truck Drivers

FMCSA’s proposal addresses prerequisite training for entry-level drivers of commercial vehicles, including school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 7, 2016

Bill Backs 3-point Belts on Connecticut School Buses

The proposed seat belt mandate would apply to new school buses starting in model year 2021, although the bill’s sponsor says he would also like for older buses to be retrofitted.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2016

Student Struck by Car While Trying to Board School Bus

A 9-year-old girl in Florida was struck by an SUV and suffered minor injuries when the motorist switched into the same lane as the school bus to avoid a stopped vehicle in the other lane, tried to stop, and lost control of her car.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2016

School Bus Loses 2 Tires on Morning Route

The tires fell off the bus at about 7:30 a.m. No one was hurt in the incident, but the School District of Philadelphia is looking into the records of the bus, which is operated by Philly Trans.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2016

Motorcyclist drives recklessly near school bus

A motorcyclist in Arizona was reported to be driving inches away from the bus, acting like he was shooting the students aboard, dancing on his bike and not paying attention to the road.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 3, 2016

PHOTOS: Oregon workshop brings training to life

Overturned school buses, under-the-influence goggles and a smoke-filled bus were among the engaging exercises at the OPTA South Willamette chapter's training event.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 3, 2016

Weather stations in bus yards help guide Ontario operation

Huron Perth Student Transportation Services has had nine weather stations installed at its bus operators’ facilities, which has helped in making more informed decisions on bus service and school closures.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2016

School buses destroyed in mechanical fire

A fire, believed to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, destroyed three Illinois school buses and damaged three others. There were no injuries or service disruptions, but other buses were damaged by the heat.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 2, 2016

New stop-arm product aims to enhance visibility

S.A.F.E. GATES™ are available in 20-inch or 48-inch models, and made of either fiberglass, aluminum or stainless steel. They can be seen over 1 mile away and take less than 15 minutes to install, company officials said.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2016

A Long Drop in Danger Zone Deaths

The latest loading/unloading report shows that four students were killed in school bus danger zone incidents in the U.S. during the 2014-15 school year. That total is the lowest in the 45 years on record.

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