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Newsby StaffJuly 30, 2019

Thomas Built Buses, Trans Tech Partner to Introduce New Type A School Bus

The new bus, called the Minotrek, can carry up to 20 passengers and is available with a diesel or gasoline engine.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2019

Louisiana District Upgrades Fleet with 22 New School Buses

The new buses for Livingston Parish Public Schools will replace buses that were lost during a flood in 2016.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJuly 24, 2019

Michael Wagner Named School Bus Fleet’s Contractor of the Year

The co-owner of Lakeview Bus Lines has expanded his business as well as a handful of other small contractors, and has been instrumental in improving transportation for students in wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2019

Zonar Releases Child-Check Alarm System Checklist

The smart fleet management technology supplier’s downloadable list is designed to help California pupil transporters ensure full compliance with a law requiring child-check reminder alarm systems on school buses.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2019

Driver Donates Retirement Incentive to Special-Needs Student Program

Ted Quatman of Maryland donates his $500 early retirement incentive to Harford County Public Schools' autism program after driving for nine years.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2019

Aide Accused of Restraining Special-Needs Student by Wrists

Peter Pizzuto of New Hampshire allegedly uses a seat belt to restrain the wrists of a student in a wheelchair. He is charged with four counts of simple assault and one count of false imprisonment. 

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2019

Q’Straint Acquires Canadian Mobility Solutions Supplier

The acquisition will help Q'Straint and Adapt Solutions provide accessible wheelchair solutions to those with limited mobility.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson May 31, 2019

School Bus Aide Accused of Attacking Special-Needs Students

Juanita Tappin of Florida is reportedly shown on bus video hitting several special-needs students and adults with disabilities. She is charged with eight counts of abuse against a child and an adult.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 14, 2019

Micro Bird Expands Capacity in New G5 Bus

The Type A school bus manufacturer's G5 can now accommodate 36 passengers. Those equipped with wheelchair lifts have room for six passengers with wheelchairs and three additional passengers. 

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2019

Special-Needs Student Bitten By Another Student on School Bus

Ten-year-old Lillian Waldron, who, her mother says, is developmentally delayed and nonverbal, gets off the school bus crying after being bitten multiple times by another student on the bus.

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