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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 12, 2019

5-Year-Old Student Falls Out of School Bus, Taken to Hospital

The student falls out of the Alquippa (Pa.) School District bus after another student apparently pulls the lever on the bus’s back door. The student is taken to the hospital and is later released.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserNovember 11, 2019

NCST Gears Up for 2020

The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee firms up plans and writing committees are researching requests for procedures manual changes. The Congress will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, in May.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 8, 2019

School Bus Drivers Box in Motorist Who Ran Stop Arm

Two school bus drivers from Rocky River (Ohio) City School District block the motorist's vehicle after she passes a stopped school bus, almost hitting a student and a crossing guard.

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Managementby StaffNovember 8, 2019

Thomas Built Buses Names New Sales, Marketing VP

Jed Routh, former logistics manager for the manufacturer’s operations team, is the new vice president of sales, service, and marketing. He replaces longtime Thomas Built veteran Ken Hedgecock.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 7, 2019

Student Almost Struck By Logging Truck While Boarding School Bus

A Lancaster County (S.C.) School District bus stops to pick up the student when a logging truck that was traveling toward the bus swerves to avoid another truck that is stopped for the bus. The student is not harmed.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserNovember 7, 2019

NAPT Session Examines Benefits of Seat Belts on School Buses

Seat belts have evolved considerably over the last few decades and now offer behavior and safety benefits, presenters said.

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Managementby StaffNovember 7, 2019

Pana-Pacific Expands Motorcoach Infotainment System Distribution

The expansion features the distribution and technical support for Bosch Coach Infotainment products in North America.

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Managementby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Q’Straint/Sure-Lok Names Inaugural Q’Manitarian Award Winner

Dan Allison, an occupational therapist and driving specialist, is honored with the award for his success in the personal mobility industry and for the training he provides to mobility device passengers.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Thomas Built’s Electric Bus Authority Launched at NAPT

The program is designed to guide school districts through the necessary steps for integrating electric vehicles into fleets. Topics covered include route optimization, infrastructure assessment, and funding.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson November 4, 2019

Illegal Passing Prevention Efforts Shared at NAPT Conference

Several transportation and safety representatives discuss with attendees the issue of illegal school bus passing and the importance of route planning and prevention with new technologies and practices.

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