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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2016

Cummins plans to boost engine efficiency, uptime

Under the SmartEfficiency initiative, the engine supplier will announce multiple product-line improvements over the next 12 months.

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ArticlesCover StoryFebruary 1, 2016

Speakers Inspire, Challenge Pupil Transporters in Richmond

A headline-grabbing statement on seat belts, a man who overcame great odds by learning to walk again, and a creative school bus safety play were among the highlights of the industry conferences in November.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonFebruary 1, 2016

School bus driver struck by car dies in hospital

Jason Henry, a school bus driver in Arizona, had exited his bus to move a sign when he was hit by a car. A week later, he succumbed to his injuries.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Survey estimates nearly 24K illegal school bus passing incidents in New York

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation’s Jan. 20 survey found that 1,057 school bus drivers reported a total of 504 illegal passing incidents. The total estimated illegal passing rate statewide is 23,841 passes for that day.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 27, 2016

No mechanical issues found in school bus crash that killed principal

In the accident at an Indianapolis school, a stationary bus suddenly accelerated and jumped the curb, striking and killing a principal and injuring two students.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 26, 2016

Law firm launches school bus safety campaign

Representing the family of Hunter Pitt, a 6-year-old who was run over by his school bus, led a personal injury law firm to create "Wait, Wait, Wait — 3 Ways to Keep Kids Safe.”

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 25, 2016

School bus drivers walk off job to protest wages, working conditions

The 22 contracted drivers, who cover routes for Minneapolis Public Schools, did not show up for work for two days last week, citing low pay, lack of hours and cold buses. Some were back at work on Monday. 

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2016

2 school bus contractors win grants for Zonar equipment

NSTA members Sunrise Transportation and Minnesota Coaches get up to $50,000 each for Zonar fleet management hardware as recipients of the Don Carnahan Memorial Grant.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Boy arrested for stealing school bus for joyride

The 13-year-old Florida boy reportedly stole a bus while the driver stepped away to use the restroom, and he went on a 15-minute joyride. He was charged with vehicle theft.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2016

Connecticut district may cut school bus aides

The superintendent for Westport Public Schools is looking to save $125,000, and says that monitors are no longer necessary due to technology that improves bus safety. Parents and board members argue against the proposal, citing greater demands on school bus drivers and more distracted motorists.

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