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Managementby StaffSeptember 9, 2019

First Student, Tyler Technologies Partner for New Tablet Software Pilot

Seven First Student sites are rolling out new in-vehicle tablet software that is designed to connect various parts of their operations, such as routes, drivers, vehicle tracking, GPS, and payroll.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 9, 2019

Reminder: Nominate a Great Transportation Director

Know an exemplary transportation director who deserves recognition? School Bus Fleet is accepting nominations for our Administrator of the Year award — until Sept. 13.

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Managementby Sadiah Thompson September 6, 2019

HopSkipDrive Expands Ride Service to 3 Cities

The children’s ridesharing company launches its ride service in Phoenix, Houston, and Seattle.

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Safetyby Nicole Schlosser and Sadiah ThompsonSeptember 5, 2019

School Buses Pitch In on Hurricane Dorian Evacuation Efforts

School districts in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida are using their buses to assist in evacuation efforts and transport hurricane relief supplies.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffSeptember 5, 2019

Dominion Energy Proposes Electric School Bus Program

The power and energy company’s electric school bus program would add 50 buses to its Virginia service territory by the end of 2020, and then possibly 1,000 buses to the area by 2025.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 5, 2019

STA Driver Honored for Evacuating Students Before Bus Catches Fire

Vikki Boyce Czechowicz of New York notices smoke coming from the under dashboard, evacuates the 19 students aboard her bus right before the engine area catches fire. She is presented with a Heroism Award.                        

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Managementby StaffSeptember 4, 2019

First Student Appoints New President

Paul Osland will be the school bus company's new president. He previously served as the organization's chief operating officer.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 3, 2019

School Bus Video Shows Pickup Truck Nearly Striking Student

The Georgia teen starts to cross the road to get to her stopped bus when the truck speeds past and nearly hits her. The bus driver warns her to get out of the way just in time by honking the bus’s horn.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffSeptember 3, 2019

Blue Bird, Cummins Partner on Electric School Bus Support in California

Cummins, which produces the drivetrains in Blue Bird’s electric buses, is investing $500 million in electrification over three years as part of an effort to support California customers.

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Managementby StaffAugust 30, 2019

Zum Expands Ride Service to 8 Cities

In addition to Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area, the children's ridesharing company will now provide transportation to schools in Sacramento, Calif.; San Diego; Miami; Phoenix; Dallas; Chicago; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.

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