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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2007

Special-needs conference to present ‘Cynthia’s Legacy’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Transporting Students with Disabilities & Preschoolers convention, which begins here on Friday, will include an intriguing ...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Industry urges cell phone ban

Officials from across the pupil transportation industry combined their voices in calling for restrictions on cell phone use by school bus drivers.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

NSTA adopts seat belt policy

TUCSON, Ariz. — The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) adopted two key position statements, one on seat belts and use of cell phones by bus drivers.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Study group readies advice on seat belts

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — At press time, the seven-member study group assigned to evaluate the safety benefits of three-point belt systems on school buses was still working on recommendations that were to be presented to Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and the state legislature in early March.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

NAPT calls for review of safety standards

The National Association for Pupil Transportation’s (NAPT) board of directors petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to review key school bus safety standards and to elaborate on lap/shoulder belts.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

FirstGroup set to acquire Laidlaw

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A pending deal would position the two largest school bus operators in North America under a British company.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

Hardening the target

When I look at our industry these days, I see how useless it is to fight against change. Rather, we must learn to adapt and embrace new challenges.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

Industry Puts Greater Emphasis on Security Training

Programs are available through federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, but many school bus operators are supplementing their training with the help of local law enforcement.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

2007 Contractor Showcase

Durham School Services, Downers Grove, Ill. What is your greatest challenge? Durham School Services takes great measures ...

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Product Highlights

Workshop teaches student safety drills Designed to be used in a classroom or on the school bus, PTSI’s revised and renamed “School Bus Saf...

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