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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 10, 2012

NASDPTS to create model pre-trip evacuation briefing

The action is part of the state pupil transportation directors’ response to a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation, which stemmed from the fatal school bus crash in Gray Summit, Mo.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2012

Driver blames crash on sleep apnea, steering problems

Beverly Turner is diagnosed with the condition after she crashes her bus into a concrete post. Turner also claims she reported that her bus had mechanical problems, but school district officials say there are no records of her report.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2012

11K ground transport jobs lost in April

The decrease in the transit and ground passenger transportation sector was fueled by a decline in school bus-related employment, according to a U.S. Department of Labor analysis.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2012

Ohio recognizes school bus drivers statewide

May 7 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and Ohioans are reminded to show their support for these individuals. Officials say the state Legislature designated the first Monday in May as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to “increase public recognition of the important function that school bus drivers serve in safely transporting children to and from school.”

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2012

Teen seriously injured after jumping from bus, later dies

Jessie Herr is hospitalized in life-threatening condition after he opens the rear emergency exit door of the moving bus and jumps out. He passes away on Monday after being taken off of life support.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2012

Transportation agency on track to leave court supervision

The Office of the State Superintendent of Education's transportation department acquires new buses and achieves compliance in 34 performance areas, putting it on track to exit federal court oversight this year. The department's supervising court master had previously reported that the office transported its special-needs riders in buses that were not properly maintained or inspected.

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Newsby StaffMay 7, 2012

STI subsidiary wins new Handi-Transit contract

Leuschen Transportation is awarded a six-year contract with the city of Greater Sudbury to provide transportation to passengers with physical disabilities as part of the Handi-Transit program. Officials say Leuschen Transportation has been the supplier of these services since Handi-Transit began in 1985.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 7, 2012

Petermann deal ups National Express fleet to 20K buses

With the merger now complete, the Cincinnati-based school bus contractor will join National Express' Durham School Services brand. Petermann CEO Pete Settle calls National Express "the perfect home for Petermann."

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ArticlesCover StoryMay 3, 2012

Green Fleets Across America 2012

From operating alternative-fueled vehicles to installing pollution-control equipment on buses to reducing idling, pupil transportation operations are doing their part to provide a healthy and safe ride to and from school for students. Here, we provide details on these and other environmentally friendly practices at school districts and contractors throughout the country.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2012

Teens shoot bus with realistic air guns

The bus driver calls police after seeing the two boys carrying what were later found to be air-powered replicas of a handgun and a rifle. Seth Cook, 19, and his 15-year-old friend are arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.

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