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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson October 3, 2019

Student Hit By Pickup Truck While Waiting At School Bus Stop

The Maine student is preparing to get on the bus when he is struck by the vehicle. Police say the bus's flashing lights were not activated at the time of the incident.

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Managementby StaffOctober 3, 2019

California Transit Agency Offers Unlimited Free Service for Youth

Sacramento Regional Transit waives fares in an effort to decrease truancy and eliminate obstacles for young people to get to school, afterschool activities, sports, clubs, and jobs. 

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Managementby StaffOctober 2, 2019

Zonar Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Michael Gould will manage the company’s operational strategy and global reach in key markets.

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Managementby StaffOctober 2, 2019

Thomas Built Delivers Nearly 1,200 DD5-Equipped School Buses

The school bus manufacturer's Saf-T-Liner C2, which is equipped with the Detroit DD5 engine, is designed to provide a lower total cost of ownership and reduce consumption of both diesel fuel and diesel exhaust fluid.

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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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