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Stay current on the practices, equipment, training, and research helping protect students, drivers, and other road users. Here, we cover topics such as illegal passing, loading and unloading, driver safety, student behavior, crash prevention, security, and more.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•November 11, 2019

NCST Gears Up for 2020

The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee firms up plans and writing committees are researching requests for procedures manual changes. The Congress will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in May.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •November 8, 2019

School Bus Drivers Box in Motorist Who Ran Stop Arm

Two school bus drivers from Rocky River (Ohio) City School District block the motorist's vehicle after she passes a stopped school bus, almost hitting a student and a crossing guard.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •November 7, 2019

Student Almost Struck By Logging Truck While Boarding School Bus

A Lancaster County (S.C.) School District bus stops to pick up the student when a logging truck that was traveling toward the bus swerves to avoid another truck that is stopped for the bus. The student is not harmed.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•November 7, 2019

NAPT Session Examines Benefits of Seat Belts on School Buses

Seat belts have evolved considerably over the last few decades and now offer behavior and safety benefits, presenters said.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •November 4, 2019

Illegal Passing Prevention Efforts Shared at NAPT Conference

Several transportation and safety representatives discuss with attendees the issue of illegal school bus passing and the importance of route planning and prevention with new technologies and practices.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •November 4, 2019

NAPT Awards Highlight Top-Notch Service, Achievement

Student transportation professionals are recognized for their remarkable dedication and service to the school bus industry. Awards are also presented to Zonar’s 2019 Don Carnahan Memorial grant recipients.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•November 4, 2019

NAPT Conference Spotlights Teamwork, Inclusiveness

Creating an age-inclusive workplace culture, the importance of effective teams, and sharing knowledge were key discussions during the Sunday keynotes and sessions.

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News•by Staff•November 4, 2019

Thomas Built to Offer Bendix Electronic Parking Brake on Some Buses

The school bus manufacturer will start offering Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake on its Saf-T-Liner C2 and Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric bus in July 2020.

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News•by Staff•November 3, 2019

Colorado State Director Honored for Security Training Efforts

Susan Miller is recognized by Child Safety Network for her work with that organization and the Transportation Security Administration to bring security training to all the state’s districts.

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Photo Galleries•November 1, 2019

Photo Gallery: Spotlight on Grech’s Luxury Bus Offerings for Fleets

Grech’s luxury buses give fleets of a variety of models to choose from. While these vehicles differ in size, make, and model, they all share one common attribute—they provide employees, executives, and customers an unparalleled transportation experience that will improve their internal or external brands.

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