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Tennessee school system faces bus company lawsuit MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bus company that provided transportation services for Memphis City S...

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January 7, 2009

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Tennessee school system faces bus company lawsuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bus company that provided transportation services for Memphis City Schools filed a $4.5 million lawsuit against the district for ending its contract with the company. The district said that the company did not report accidents and had breached the contract. To read the full story, click here.

County votes to extend school bus life cycle
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — County commissioners approved a resolution to extend the usage of school buses from 15 to 20 years. The change will save the school system up to $90,000 a year. To read the full story, click here.

Dallas County Schools adds seat belts to school bus fleet
DALLAS — Dallas County Schools will receive 70 new large buses equipped with lap-shoulder belts this month, bringing the total number of seat belt-equipped buses in the fleet to 72. Local debate about the benefits of seat belts on school buses continues. To read the full story, click here.

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