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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 19, 2020

6-Year-Old Student Fatally Struck by School Bus

The student is hit after running in front of the bus as it drives away from the bus stop. She is transported to the hospital, where she later succumbs to her injuries.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 19, 2020

Using NHTSA Funding to Boost School Bus Safety Projects

Under the agency's Highway Safety Program Section 402, each state receives grant funding for projects related to their annual highway safety plan, which could include school bus safety projects.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 19, 2020

FMCSA Strengthens Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Removes Some Exemption Requirements

The agency bolsters return-to-duty and removes exemption requirements for drivers with diabetes and some types of vision impairment. Meanwhile, it introduces a medication information form and clarifies sleep apnea testing requirements.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 17, 2020

Transportation Security Administration Optimizes Info Sharing

Agency representatives detail efforts to enhance information sharing with new subcommittees and outline resources for pupil transporters.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 17, 2020

Tennessee Driver Asks Community to Donate Masks for Students

Christy McWhirter, a driver for Metro Nashville Public Schools, sets up an Amazon wish list so community members can donate cloth masks for her students. She receives nearly 300 donations.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 13, 2020

NTSB Vice Chair Shares 7 Key Safety Takeaways in NAPT Webinar

Bruce Landsberg discusses recurring as well as new safety issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and the agency’s recommendations.

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NewsNovember 12, 2020

N.Y. Districts Add Stop-Arm Cameras, Safety Tech to School Buses

BusPatrol plans to install cloud-connected stop-arm and video cameras, and 4G LTE connectivity on more than 6,000 school buses in Suffolk County at no cost.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 11, 2020

Colorado District Installs Disinfecting Lights on School Buses

The VioSafe lights can reportedly kill germs and provide continuous disinfection of high-touch surfaces, increasing protection against coronavirus and other viruses and bacteria.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 10, 2020

Georgia School Bus Mechanics Help Revive Coworker Having Heart Attack

Three mechanics for Gwinnett County Public Schools see their coworker fall to the floor, struggle to breathe, and become unresponsive. They call 911, administer CPR, and first responders arrive in time to revive him.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 6, 2020

Fla. Driver Honored for Saving Student Choking While on School Bus

Tanya Rivenburg, a four-year bus driver for Levy County School District, performs CPR on the student who was choking on a piece of candy.

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