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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2009

Lawmakers propose bill to increase use of natural gas

On April 1, Rep. Dan Boren (Okla.), Rep. John Larson (Conn.), Rep. John Sullivan (Okla.), and energy executive T. Boone Pickens announced legislation to expand the use of natural gas as an alternative to conventional transportation fuel.

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ProductsApril 2, 2009

Training video

In The Road to Compliance for Special Needs Drivers, attorney and consultant Peggy Burns provides critical information about the legal basis for transporting students with disabilities.

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ArticlesCover StoryApril 1, 2009

How Secure Is Your Bus Yard?

The most common reasons for school bus operations to fence off or otherwise secure the bus yard are vandalism and theft, particularly of two-way r...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2009

Tires: past, present and future

It is probably safe to say that most people take tires for granted. Contrasted with the late 1800s, when the first pneumatic tire was developed, t...

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ArticlesApril 1, 2009

A lack of understanding

Ninety-one percent. That’s the landslide of voters in our latest Web Poll who either agreed or strongly agreed that, in general, the public does not understand how safe school bus transportation is.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Tennessee bill on color ads goes to governor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A bill that would allow businesses to advertise in color on school buses has been passed by the Tennessee General Assembly.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Bus Briefs — 4/1/09

Train nicks school bus, slightly injuring 3 DEXTER, N.M. — A train hit the back end of a school bus at a rail crossing Monday. All the ch...

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

West Virginia could make school bus stops drug-free zones

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A bill has been introduced that would establish drug-free zones at school bus stops in the state.

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Newsby StaffApril 1, 2009

Chinese reporters see yellow

When reporters from China’s state television network, CCTV, wanted to learn about the U.S. school transportation system, they got in touch with the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT), which has its own video program, NAPTV.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2009

South Dakota allows school bus endorsement for insulin users

On March 5, Gov. Michael Rounds signed into law House Bill 1202, allowing people with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus to hold a school bus endorsement on a CDL in the state.

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