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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

FMCSA clarifies texting ban

An agency official explains that the new texting ban for truck and bus drivers only applies to school bus drivers in limited cases. A forthcoming proposed rule may affect school bus drivers not currently covered.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 1, 2010

Ignition interlocks on buses help child care agency enhance safety

Rainbow Chimes Inc. has had the device, which prevents a bus driver under the influence of alcohol from operating a vehicle, installed on its buses. Sens-O-Lock of America provided the ignition interlocks, which also prevent drivers from leaving the bus running in an attempt to bypass the system prior to returning to drive the bus.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2010

NSTA awards Green Fleet Certification to 11 members

Open to all NSTA members in good standing, the Green Fleet Certification program has been endorsed by the EPA's Clean School Bus USA program.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 29, 2010

Propane bus endures winter testing

School districts in Minnesota try out Blue Bird’s Propane-Powered Vision to see how it performs in frigid weather.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 27, 2010

Washington state school buses could have ads

New legislation would permit school districts to place advertisements and educational material on and in school buses if they have been approved by the districts’ school boards. Revenue generated by the ads would be deposited in general or transportation vehicle funds.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2010

Registration open for 15th NCST

Industry delegates can register for the National Congress on School Transportation through the NCST Website. An agenda for the event and proposed changes to its Writing Committee drafts are also available to view. Feb. 19 is the deadline to submit comments on the drafts.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2010

Conn. voters support proposed school bus seat belt bill

Poll finds that nearly three-fourths of voters in the state support the measure, which was spurred by the recent death of a high school student in a bus accident.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2010

Feds ban texting for bus, truck drivers

The prohibition, effective immediately, is the latest in a series of actions taken by the U.S. DOT to combat distracted driving after a national summit on the issue in September. Violators may face fines of up to $2,750.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 25, 2010

Durham School Services wins Indiana contract

The contractor will serve Indianapolis Public Schools under a five-year agreement that begins July 1. The contract is Durham’s first in the state of Indiana. It includes 250 home-to-school routes, supplemental transportation routes, and athletic and field trips.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2010

Hawaii DOE issues recommendations for school bus deficit

In light of a $12 million school transportation deficit, the Department of Education is recommending eliminating some routes, consolidating other routes and increasing walking distances for grades 3 through high school.

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