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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson October 1, 2019

Child Found Driving School Bus Across Town

The Louisiana 10-year-old drives the bus from a local high school after it was apparently unlocked and the keys were left inside, officials say. The child is taken into custody.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserOctober 1, 2019

L.A. Agencies, Districts, HopSkipDrive Partner on Foster Care Transportation Pilot

The Foster Youth School Stability Transportation pilot tests three methods for transporting over 1,000 students to their school of origin: school bus routes, paying caregivers, and a public-private partnership with the child ridesharing service.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffSeptember 30, 2019

Illinois District to Receive VW Funds for Electric School Bus Pilot

Triad Community Unit School District #2 will receive a $650,000 grant for the purchase of three electric school buses and charging infrastructure.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 27, 2019

NHTSA Seeks Comment on Seat Belt Use Warning System in Rear Seats

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on a requirement for a seat belt use warning system for rear seats. In particular, the agency seeks comment on a requirement for high-occupancy vehicles, including 15-passenger vans and school buses.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson September 26, 2019

Texas District Operates Its Own Fleet For First Time

Pflugerville Independent School District launches its new transportation department and fleet of 159 school buses for the 2019-20 school year.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson September 26, 2019

Washington School Bus Driver Charged with DUI

Catherine Maccarone is allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol when she runs three red lights with students on board. She faces several charges, including two counts of reckless endangerment.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 26, 2019

Convertible Driver Rear-Ends, Gets Trapped Under Stopped School Bus

Dennis Wade Allen of South Carolina is charged with following too closely after he crashes into a stopped school bus, is entrapped underneath, and suffers minor injuries. No students are injured.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 24, 2019

School Bus Driver Becomes Unresponsive, Dies During Route

Coleen Gaither of North Carolina loses control of the bus and later passes away despite efforts of students and first responders to save her. She had been employed by Davie County Schools since 1977.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 23, 2019

GO Riteway Acquires Wisconsin School Bus, Motorcoach Operator

The Wisconsin-based school bus company buys Lazers Bus Service.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 20, 2019

School Districts in 4 More States Adopt Bus Tracking App

Districts in New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Virginia are rolling out the technology solutions supplier's “Here Comes the Bus” app.

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