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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2010

Another longtime state director to retire

Gilbert Perea, the state pupil transportation director for New Mexico, will retire later this month with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. It began when he was a basketball coach, which required him to be licensed as a school bus activity driver.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

Utah ups background check requirement

Changes come after 2008 legislative audit that found drivers with questionable backgrounds. New requirements include submitting to FBI background check.

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Newsby StaffJune 8, 2010

No mechanical issues in fatal bus crash

The school bus driver tells investigators that a car crossed the line and forced her off the road. One student died and others were injured in the Ohio crash last week.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

Incentive for school bus seat belts signed into law

The Connecticut governor approves a measure that cuts the sales tax on school buses equipped with three-point belts — but does not make them mandatory.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

<I>SBF</i> launches new video section

New feature on SchoolBusFleet.com offers an array of pupil transportation videos — from school bus safety PSAs to training material to funny bus-related clips.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

6-year-old dies in school bus crash

The bus drove off the right side of the road, struck a utility pole and rolled over. One student was killed in the Ohio crash; the driver and six other passengers were injured.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

Vermont becomes 27th state to ban texting while driving

The new law, effective June 1, prohibits drivers of all ages from texting. It imposes a $100 penalty for the first violation and a $250 penalty for repeat violations that occur within a two-year period.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2010

Michigan bill would outsource non-instructional labor

The legislation would require the outsourcing of all non-instructional support services in public school districts for contracts of $20,000 or more, typically food, janitorial and transportation services.

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Newsby StaffJune 2, 2010

BESI founder passes away

After working for a Wayne distributor doing warranty work and supplying parts to school bus operations, Bill Moore started his own company, Bus Equipment Sales, in his garage in 1975. He responded to a need for quality school bus upholstery.

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Newsby StaffJune 1, 2010

Riteway wins clean air award

Riteway operates vehicles that meet the new EPA guidelines. Other "green" initiatives include a recycling program, digital imaging, energy efficient lighting and video conferencing for all locations.

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