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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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News•by News/Media Release•June 7, 2023

Zonar Expands Electric School Bus Support with State-of-Charge Insights

Equipped with new telematics tools, Zonar will be able to better track EV school bus data.

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News•by Christy Grimes•May 18, 2023

SBF Incident Report Roundup: May 18, 2023

In this collection of recent news about incidents and accidents related to pupil transportation: masked teens attempt to shoot a student; an investigation into several school bus fires; an arrest in an attack on a school bus driver; and more.

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Articles•by Christy Grimes•May 16, 2023

Preparing for the Unexpected on the Big Yellow School Bus

Insight from a school bus safety expert on the uptick in unwanted guests storming their way onto school buses. Plus, reflecting on one of the most notorious school bus incidents in recent history.

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News•by Christy Grimes•May 15, 2023

Wisconsin Student Killed Boarding School Bus, NTSB Investigates

A pickup truck driver reportedly swerved right to avoid the School District of Reedsburg bus, but still sideswiped it before going over a driveway and striking a student.

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News•by News/Media Release•April 18, 2023

Grote Industries Acquires Star Headlight & Lantern

The acquisition combines two multi-generational family businesses with a focus on safety and lighting systems.

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News•by Christy Grimes•April 12, 2023

SBF Incident Report Roundup: April 12, 2023

In this collection of recent news about incidents and accidents related to pupil transportation: Boy Left in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Car While Loading School Bus - Children Thwart Attempted Kidnapping at Maryland School Bus Stop - And More

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Articles•by Christy Grimes•April 5, 2023

The Bus Boy Returns: Making Loading and Unloading Safer

Two-plus decades after being featured in an issue of School Bus Fleet magazine for his love of the big yellow bus, a business owner is using his passion and expertise to keep children safe as they get on and off the school bus.

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News•by News/Media Release•March 24, 2023

Zum Expands Footprint on West Coast

Spokane Public Schools awarded a new five-year contract to Zum. The district first leveraged Zum's technology last fall by serving the district's special education students, McKinney Vento, and HEART program.

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News•March 23, 2023

School Bus Company at Center of Scandal Awarded New Contracts

Criminal charges are pending against American Star Transportation's owners. A manager for the company also just pleaded guilty to using unqualified drivers and operating unsafe vehicles.

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Products•March 15, 2023

Pro-Vision Launches Cloud-Based Fleet Video Management System

CloudConnect requires a significantly smaller IT investment in hardware and system configuration because of its cloud-based storage approach.

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