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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2010

STA drivers win 11 trophies at roadeo

Twelve school bus drivers representing the contractor competed in the 57th Annual Southern California Sectional Roadeo this month. Among the awards they received was the team title in the Best Represented category. Trophy winners will compete in the State Championship Roadeo this Sunday.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2010

Detroit student who stuck head out of bus window dies

The fifth-grade girl had just boarded the bus after school was dismissed. As the bus pulled away, her head hit a tree branch.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

School bus catches fire on California freeway

Motorists help evacuate students as the bus becomes engulfed in flames. Two children suffer from smoke inhalation, but no one is seriously injured. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of the fire.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

NAPT unveils revamped Website

The new Website features easy access to the association’s communication, leadership, education, advocacy and resource projects, as well as enhanced registration tools for the NAPT Summit.

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Newsby StaffMay 20, 2010

Cop accused of stop-arm running won’t be charged

A school bus driver and another witness say they saw the police car — without its lights or siren on — drive by the bus while it was unloading a student. But the district attorney says an investigation found “reasonable doubt” that a violation had occurred.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2010

Seat belt bill eyed in Ohio

Beginning in 2014, new school buses would have to be equipped with lap-shoulder belts. Operators would not be held liable if passengers don’t buckle up.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2010

NCST deliberations under way

Sessions held so far during the 15th National Congress on School Transportation have led to amendments to the Bus Body and Specifications, School Bus Inspection, Specially Equipped School Buses and Transportation for Students with Disabilities and Health Care Needs sections.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2010

Bill would set penalties for operating poorly maintained buses

New Connecticut legislation would establish fines for school bus companies if they fail to abide by state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) inspection orders, and impose a fine of up to $2,500 on operations that transport students and file false statements with the DMV regarding maintenance, repair or use of a school bus.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2010

Driver with heart attack stops bus before busy intersection

A school bus driver was able to steer his bus into a concrete retaining wall, stopping the vehicle while he began to have a heart attack. The driver reportedly told his passengers to brace themselves before the crash.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2010

New leadership structure at FirstGroup America

The company will not name a new North American CEO following Mike Murray’s recent departure. First Student President Linda Burtwistle and other business unit heads will report directly to Sir Moir Lockhead, CEO of FirstGroup plc.

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