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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 Sadiah Thompson •October 31, 2019

Ohio Teen Charged After Assaulting Special-Needs Student on School Bus

The 17-year-old student is facing a juvenile delinquency charge after she reportedly is shown on video hitting a student who has special needs in the face several times while on the school bus.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•October 31, 2019

Federal Lawmaker Calls for NHTSA to Release Stop-Arm Camera Study Results

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer urges the agency to release study findings on the worthiness of a federal requirement, which he says could open the door to funding.

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Articles•by Sadiah Thompson •October 31, 2019

Growing Ohio District Finds Success in Refined Routing, Training

Olentangy Local School District's student population is growing fast. Getting driver feedback on routing and enhancing training help the district efficiently transport more than 10,000 students to and from school every day.

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News•by Staff•October 29, 2019

InterMotive Designs Seat Belt Warning System

The electronic control systems manufacturer will offer the Safe-T-Seat through Freedman Seating Co. starting in the first quarter of 2020.

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News•by Staff•October 29, 2019

Tennessee School Bus Driver Recorded Using Phone Behind the Wheel Resigns

The bus driver resigns after being recorded on two separate occasions using her cell phone while driving a school bus.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•October 29, 2019

Nevada School Transportation Veteran Diana Hollander to Retire

The state director of pupil transportation and seasoned school transportation veteran will retire on Nov. 8 after serving the industry for nearly 25 years.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•October 28, 2019

Thomas Built Dealer Responds to School Bus Recall

Bucky Law, president of The Bus Center Family of Companies and Dealer Advisory Council chairman, releases a statement about the voluntary recall issued for over 50,000 buses.

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Photo Galleries•by Sadiah Thompson •October 25, 2019

PHOTOS: National School Bus Safety Week 2019 in Pictures

A special driver appreciation breakfast, a ride-along with local law enforcement officers, and a school bus illegal passing technology showcase marked NAPT’s National School Bus Safety Week.

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News•by Nicole Schlosser•October 25, 2019

Education, Appreciation Emphasized During National School Bus Safety Week

Pupil transportation providers, suppliers, and elected officials nationwide host press conferences, push school bus safety bills, and hold events to appreciate bus drivers.

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Articles•by Nicole Schlosser•October 25, 2019

Q & A: NAPT Speaker Steve McMahon Talks Risk Mitigation, Automation

The aviation and safety expert, who is helping the association kick off its “Zip. Zero. Nada. None.” campaign, discusses applying data for more proactive risk mitigation and human-machine teaming.

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