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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2015

District steps up security after man boards school bus

Volusia County (Fla.) Schools will no longer have substitute drivers operate buses without student tracking systems after a man boarded a bus behind a group of students, harassed a student and made a bomb threat.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2015

New president named to Trans Group subsidiary

Sean Corr has been named president of Educational Bus. His father, John Corr Jr., is president of The Trans Group and in 1952, his grandfather, John Corr Sr., founded the company that was to become part of The Trans Group.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2015

Kansas to observe School Bus Drivers’ Appreciation Day

Under a proclamation by the governor, the state will recognize its men and women who transport nearly 230,000 students to and from school.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2015

3 students charged in attack on school bus driver

The students are accused of assaulting their school bus driver, 67-year-old Herman Brown, after he asked them to move to the front of the bus.

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ArticlesOctober 15, 2015

NSTA Advocacy in Action — Why the decision to equip large school buses with seat belts should be a local one

The cost of three-point belts would have to come from somewhere within a local budget. We are concerned that if mandated and unfunded, that additional cost could force some districts to make choices that may not be in the best interests of safety.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Off-duty officer rescues 2 in burning school bus

According to the NYPD, Officer Christopher Canale saved a driver and aide in a school bus that was engulfed in flames and smoke after a crash. No children were on board.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Boy comes to aid of ailing school bus driver

As his driver was having an asthma attack, 9-year-old Jayden Jaramillo sprang into action and radioed the bus company.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 13, 2015

Blue Bird, Bendix demonstrate electronic stability control

A thrilling test ride on a school bus showed how ESC technology can help the driver maintain control on slippery surfaces and sharp turns.

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Newsby StaffOctober 13, 2015

Pennsylvania association enhances website, social media presence

The Pennsylvania School Bus Association’s new website will include content of interest to the school transportation industry and the general public. The association is also now on Facebook and Twitter.

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ArticlesOctober 12, 2015

NAPT News & Views — Federal data: an 'A' grade for school bus safety

In June, NHTSA published its latest edition of “School-Transportation-Related Crashes,” a benchmark of how the school bus industry is performing on the safety front. If this were a report card, it would be an “A” grade for our industry.  

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