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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 29, 2022

A-Z Bus Sales Acquires Texas Dealership

The company, with locations in California and Hawaii, now also owns Blue Star Bus Sales in West Texas.

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Managementby Wes PlattJune 28, 2022

Legislators Seek ACA Loophole Closure for School Bus Drivers, Other Support Staff

Sen. Edward J. Markey and Rep. Donald Norcross asked U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to eliminate a loophole that keeps some contracted school bus drivers and other support staff ineligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act.

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Sustainable Ideas Sought for Scholarship Contest

The contest is open to students ages 8-14. Winners get $2,000 for their school to apply to sustainability projects. Deadline for submissions is July 15.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseJune 23, 2022

Kansas Student Wins National School Bus Safety Poster Contest

The American School Bus Council declared Jihyeon (Elly) Han of Altamont Grade School as the overall winner of the 2021-22 contest. The theme this year: "1 Bus + 1 Driver = A BIG Impact on Education."

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeJune 22, 2022

Biden Call for ‘Gas Tax Holiday’ Faces Uphill Battle

President Biden has called for a three-month federal fuel tax holiday to help alleviate the pain of record gasoline and diesel fuel prices. But it faces and uphill battle in Congress, and critics say it could even backfire.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 22, 2022

Kajeet Awards $550K to Schools and Libraries

The company, which provides wireless connectivity solutions, gave its 2022 Homework Gap Grant to 22 recipients across the United States.

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Alternative Fuelsby Wes PlattJune 21, 2022

Illinois Politicians Seek Eligibility Expansion for Clean School Bus Program

In a letter addressed to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, legislators want changes to eligibility and prioritization criteria to avoid keeping some districts locked out of the federal program.

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Safetyby Wes PlattJune 20, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup - June 20, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: - Parents File Lawsuit in New Mexico Bus Collision - Maryland School Bus Crash Leaves Several Hurt - Former Florida Bus Driver Facing DUI Charges Apparently Attends Court Impaired - New York Worker Hurt Refilling Propane-Fueled School Bus - Montana Schools Superintendent Accused of Illegal Passing

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Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2022

New Jersey Tech Trade Students Receive National Express Bus

The student transportation company donated a school bus from its Philadelphia Parts Reclamation Center (PRC) to provide hands-on maintenance training for students at Pennco Tech.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2022

STA/STC Heralds Canadian Expansion

Student Transportation of America/Student Transportation of Canada has acquired Pacific Western Transportation, which is Canada's largest privately-owned transportation company.

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