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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2019

School Bus Driver Becomes Unresponsive, Dies During Route

Coleen Gaither of North Carolina loses control of the bus and later passes away despite efforts of students and first responders to save her. She had been employed by Davie County Schools since 1977.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2019

First Student VP Honored by National Safety Council

Darryl Hill earns the National Safety Council’s Distinguished Service to Safety Award.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 18, 2019

Georgia Man Faces Charges for Attempting to Hijack School Bus

Fred Woods allegedly gets on the bus with students onboard and tries to force the driver to drive him down the street. He is facing several charges, including criminal trespassing.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 18, 2019

Ohio, Florida Bills Would Stiffen Stop-Arm Running Penalties

Lawmakers in the two states propose doubling fines and driver’s license suspension time periods on motorists who illegally pass school buses. An Ohio senator is also calling for stop-arm camera funding.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 17, 2019

NAPT Scholarship Deadlines Approaching

The National Association for Pupil Transportation Conference and Trade Show deadline for two related scholarships is Sept. 18. The Sol Englander Innovation in School Transportation Safety Scholarship deadline is Oct. 11.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 16, 2019

Driver Honored for Saving Student From Truck Passing Her School Bus

Becky Schaffer receives Citrus County (Fla.) School District's "Making a Difference Award" after helping prevent a student from being hit by a truck that illegally passed her bus in April.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson September 16, 2019

Automated Fire Suppression Offers Early Detection, Minimal Maintenance

Fire suppression technology can help boost safety by enhancing the speed of fire detection, reducing overall vehicle damage, and minimizing maintenance operations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2019

Iowa Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

Iowa is the 23rd state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson September 12, 2019

2 Missouri School Buses Catch Fire, No One Injured

One fire appears to have been caused by a brake malfunction, while the other reportedly starts in the engine of the bus.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 11, 2019

Maine Considering New Physical Fitness Standards for School Bus Drivers

In response to National Transportation Safety Board findings in the fatal Iowa school bus fire in 2017, the state is looking at adopting new physical performance testing for drivers.

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