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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2011

Teen escapes attempted abduction at bus stop

A man grabs the 14-year-old girl and tries to remove some of her clothing, but she is able to free herself. The victim then runs home and reports the incident to her mother; detectives are working to generate a composite sketch of the suspect.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 10, 2011

Q&A: First Student’s Burtwistle on outlook, acquisitions

The president of the school bus contractor discusses with SBF her outlook on industry issues for 2011 as well as recent developments with the company.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2011

AngelTrax announces additions to mobile DVR line

The company's Hybrid Component Series now includes the Hybrid Quest and Hybrid Vault. These hot-swappable, component-based DVRs both feature wireless compatibility, and are capable of live video streaming and instant system health checks.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 10, 2011

Students produce public safety video on illegal bus passing

The 30-second public service announcement demonstrates that protecting the lives of students is worth waiting the extra time for a stopped school bus. It was produced in cooperation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; authorities report that between September and January, they received 60 complaints of illegal passing incidents.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2011

Teens charged for setting student’s hair on fire on bus

A 15-year-old freshman has been charged with aggravated menacing, a 17-year-old junior has been charged with aggravated menacing and assault and another 17-year-old junior has been charged with obstructing official business in connection to the alleged assault on 15-year-old Devin Lewis that occurred last Friday. The students have also been suspended for 10 days and will undergo an expulsion hearing.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2011

Special-needs transportation veteran to retire

Cheryl Wolf will step down from her school district position next month but will remain active in the industry as a consultant. She reflects on her career and discusses her plans in an interview with SBF.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2011

Alabama student arrested for bringing handgun on bus

The high school student shows the firearm to several middle school students, who report the incident to police. The student is also suspended and faces possible expulsion.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 8, 2011

'Ice missile' strikes bus, shattering windshield

A sheet of ice that fell off of a tractor-trailer hits the bus. The driver successfully pulls the bus over. He and three students sustain injuries in the incident.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 7, 2011

School bus driver fired for suspected DUI

Steven Sauer drives into a snow bank while on route to pick up elementary school students and is then arrested. In addition to firing Sauer, the company that employed him is considering installing Breathalyzers on its buses to help prevent similar incidents.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

NAPT Technology Showcase

Here’s a look at some of the latest pupil transportation products that were on view at the NAPT trade show in Portland, Ore. New offerings included a student safety seat, a three-point latch vest and a wheelchair securement module.

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