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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 11, 2025

No Train, No Stop? FMCSA Considers Rule Change for School Buses

The federal agency's new proposed rulemaking would eliminate the requirement for school buses to come to a complete stop at railroad crossings if the warning device is not activated. The goal: to improve traffic flow and save costs.

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ProductsJune 10, 2025

InterMotive Launches School Bus Flasher for Student Safety

The School Bus Flasher enhances visibility of the bus and its passengers by activating key safety features and alerting nearby drivers.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 10, 2025

Texas District Picks Transfinder

Transfinder earned a new contract with Wayside Schools in Austin for its routing solution, Routefinder PLUS.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2025

When It Comes to Student Safety, Disaster Planning Starts with the Bus

Be ready before disaster strikes. This new guide equips school transportation leaders with step-by-step plans to protect students, staff, and buses during emergencies to handle anything from storms to shutdowns.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 9, 2025

Gatekeeper Contracts with Operators in 4 More States

The video camera provider is now working with a new contractor in Missouri, a school district in Nebraska, and expanding its offerings to districts in Florida and Virginia.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 6, 2025

Oregon Association Celebrates Safety Competition Winners

School bus drivers across the Beaver State gathered in Salem for the 2025 annual safety competition. Here's who placed in the top.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 6, 2025

New York School Bus Contractors Association Announces 2025 Roadeo Winners

The 49th annual event marked the first time the safety competition has been held in five years since the pandemic. It returned to Rockland Lake State Park with a slew of drivers exhibiting safe driving skills.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2025

Maryland Town Leverages Police for Increased School Bus Safety

A NHTSA high-visibility enforcement program grant is part of a pilot project to crack down on illegal passing.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 3, 2025

NHTSA Proposes Amendments to 5-Point Restraints on School Buses Rule

New exemptions are proposed to child restraint systems attachments, test dummies, and a delayed compliance date to December 2026.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 2, 2025

Pennsylvania Funds School Bus Safety Programs from Stop-Arm Violation Fines

The Keystone State allocated $1.3 million in funds raised from its School Bus Stopping Law enforcement for a new grant to help school bus operators fund programs to increase safety, education, training, and fund CDL costs.

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