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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2022

New York, Federal Transportation Agencies Team for School Bus Safety

The New York Citywide Administrative Services, NYC Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Transportation are working to improve the design and operation of school buses to reduce crashes and boost safety.

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VideosSeptember 12, 2022

Passing Craze [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the latest illegal-passing survey from NASDPTS.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 8, 2022

Survey: Illegal School Bus Passing at "Epidemic Level"

The latest annual survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) indicates as many as 41.8 million violations per year among motorists in the United States.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2022

Report: New Hampshire Bus Explosion Appears Accidental

The blast that badly wounded two employees at the Student Transportation of America facility in Bradford was caused by a propane vapor cloud escaping from a bus, according to the fire marshal.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 2, 2022

Changes Underway at Grote Industries

The company enters its 121st year with fourth-generation family members taking the reins.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 31, 2022

Technology Companies Team to Bolster Child Safety on School Buses

The solution from Conduent Transportation and Hayden AI, expected to launch this year, will use mobile cameras mounted on bus exteriors that activate when the lights flash and stop arm extends.

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Articlesby Wes PlattAugust 31, 2022

Slow Going on the Sunshine Protection Act

The main issue seems to be the language of the Sunshine Protection Act. Many legislators seem to prefer no more clock changing, but they can’t agree on whether to stick with standard or daylight saving as the new default.

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NewsAugust 25, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup: Aug. 25, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: School Bus Driver Faces Stalking Charge Against Student on His Route - Parent Arrested After Pepper Spray Incident on Georgia School Bus - Six Students Injured in Fiery School Bus Crash in Georgia - School Bus Driver Faces 42 Charges After Crash - Car Fleeing Bank Fraud Attempt Crashes into School Bus

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NewsAugust 19, 2022

Survey: Drivers Reveal Risky Behaviors While in School Zones

Put down the phone in school zones! A AAA survey shines light on how often other drivers practice unsafe driving behaviors near schools.

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NewsAugust 18, 2022

Final Chowchilla Kidnapper Wins Parole for 1976 Crime

Frederick Woods, 70, got parole from the California state board despite concerns raised by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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