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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2010

STA technicians to become master-certified

More than 85 percent of the school bus contractor’s 200-member maintenance team is working toward the certification under the ASE School Bus Test Series. The series includes multiple certification exams on such topics as body systems and special equipment, diesel engines and electrical/electronic systems.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2010

School bus driver teaches students through songs

Susan Flick’s goal is to make students feel a sense of friendship on the bus and establish learning on the way to school. She recently taught them a song about good nutrition and last year, she taught them a rap song about being respectful to others.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2010

Feds unveil efficiency standards for trucks, buses

The EPA and NHTSA propose the first national standards to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the fuel efficiency of heavy-duty trucks and buses. School buses are included in the vocational vehicles category.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2010

Teen who crashed into school bus under investigation for DUI

Blood samples have been taken from the driver of a BMW and his two passengers to determine if they had been using drugs or alcohol prior to fatally striking a pedestrian and crashing into the back of a school bus on Monday. A manslaughter charge is likely to be pursued against the driver if he is found to have been under the influence.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2010

Minnesota school bus veteran passes away

Martin Walsh owned Columbia Capital Transit Company until its sale to ARA Services in 1975. The company provided transportation services to students throughout the state, including those at St. Paul, Minneapolis, Roseville and Mounds View school districts.

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Newsby StaffOctober 22, 2010

First Student names senior contract manager

Roger Radcliffe will hold the position for the company’s Detroit location. He will oversee all transportation, safety and maintenance operations for the company’s contract with Detroit Public Schools.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

Clean diesel grant program to kick off soon

The EPA says it plans to post a request for proposals in early November for 2011 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding. About $60 million is expected to be available for the upcoming round, according to the Diesel Technology Forum.

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Newsby StaffOctober 21, 2010

State directors support seat belt proposal for motorcoaches

NASDPTS backs the federal proposal to require lap-shoulder belts on new motorcoaches, citing increased safety for children who ride in the vehicles on activity trips. The association also supports a federal requirement for lap-shoulder belts in the driver seat of new large school buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 19, 2010

Riteway Bus honored for clean air efforts

The school bus contractor receives the 2010 Taking Action for Asthma Award from the Wisconsin Asthma Coalition for such practices as establishing an idle reduction program and outfitting buses with emission control equipment. In other news, the company purchases Go Airport Connection, which provides airport shuttle services.

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Newsby StaffOctober 18, 2010

New technology captures illegal bus passing incidents

ACS CrossSafe records high-quality footage; the video is watermarked with the time, date, GPS coordinates and other information needed for proving the violation. Affiliated Computer Services, which designed the system, manages the entire reporting process.

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