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ProductsMay 25, 2016

Seat Mounting System

Thomas Built Buses' new Saf-T-Anchor Removable Seat (S.T.A.R.S.) Mounting System for special-needs buses is designed to enable easier removal and installation of passenger seats.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 16, 2016

School Bus Driver Honored for Impact on Students

Scott Reynolds of Fairport (N.Y.) Central School District is recognized for his ability to connect with students, including a young man with Down syndrome whom he gave a daily "fist bump."

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2016

Special-Needs School Bus Driver Reportedly Passed Out, Charged with DUI

Sherry Lund of Utah was reportedly seen passed out near her school bus on the side of the road in March. She has been charged with DUI and reckless endangerment and has resigned. 

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Newsby StaffMay 2, 2016

Author Writes Book About Driving Special-Needs School Bus

In Precious Cargo, Toronto writer Craig Davidson recounts the experiences he had during the year he spent as a school bus driver for five special-needs students.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 29, 2016

School Bus Driver Denies Wrongdoing in Special-Needs Student Death

Armando Abel Ramirez pleaded not guilty to the felony count of dependent abuse causing death for the death of autistic student Hun Joon (Paul) Lee, who was left inside a hot school bus in California.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2016

First Student Awarded Special-Needs Transportation Contract

The West Valley School Transportation Agency selects the company to provide special-education school bus transportation to students in San Jose, California.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2016

Texas Bus Drivers Awarded for Driving Skills, Safety Knowledge

Winners and runners-up of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District School Bus Safety Road-e-o competition qualify for the region’s school bus safety competition.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 8, 2016

Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference to Educate, Entertain Attendees

The biennial event will be held April 16 to 21 in Winnipeg. Sessions will cover such topics as Canadian standards, special needs, and alternative fuels.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2016

California Child Check Alarm Bill Advances

Lawmakers approved SB 1072, which would require school buses to be equipped with child-check alarms, in response to the death of a special-needs student who had been left on the bus for several hours.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 5, 2016

NCST Releases Revisions to 2015 Procedures

An electronic version of the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures document that has revisions highlighted is available to state directors of pupil transportation for the first time.

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