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Newsby StaffApril 23, 2015

Police crack down on unlicensed ‘school bus’ businesses

Police in New Jersey issued nine summonses to drivers who were allegedly using their personal vehicles to transport groups of children to school as a business venture without being licensed to operate their vehicle in a commercial capacity.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2015

Study: School bus emission reductions can cut absences

Use of clean fuels and updated pollution control measures in school buses can result in fewer student absences, according to a university study.

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2015

STI celebrates ‘Employee Appreciation Week’

The school transportation company is honoring its employees with celebratory meals, prize raffles, award ceremonies and a video message from CEO Denis Gallagher.

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Newsby StaffApril 18, 2015

County's School Bus Driver of the Year is accident-free

The annual award in Dutchess County, New York, goes to Barbara DeLong, who has been transporting students safely for more than 29 years.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 17, 2015

Operation Safe Stop targets school bus safety in N.Y.

Transportation officials, police officers and other leaders in New York hold events to publicize the dangers of illegally passing stopped school buses.

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ArticlesApril 17, 2015

6 Key Things I Hope I've Taught You

As her career draws to a close, legal expert Peggy Burns reflects on the essential guidance she has given to pupil transporters over the past 20 years.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2015

First Student employees collect food for those in need

Workers participated in the Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign and collected more than 5,300 pounds of food and nearly $1,000 to benefit food shelves.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserApril 15, 2015

Growing GPS, Student Tracking Capabilities Offer More Security Tools

Suppliers are providing more immediate and detailed information for parents and transportation managers through apps and video; customizable alerts andvehicle parameters; planning versus actual views; and tablets on board buses.   

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2015

Bus driver praised for staying calm, safe in hailstorm

Terrie Eggen of Kentucky safely navigated her route with 40 students aboard when the storm, which sparked tornado sirens, hit. The bus garage coached her though the drive.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2015

NSTA members meet with legislators in D.C.

Issues to be discussed during the Spring Bus-In include minimum levels of financial responsibility and concerns with hair follicle testing for federal drug tests.

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