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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 9, 2019

Blue Bird Introduces New School Bus Parts Replacement Program

The X-Parts program will feature service and maintenance parts for all makes and models of buses, with parts sold exclusively through Blue Bird’s dealer network.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserAugust 8, 2019

Former School Bus Agency Superintendent Sentenced in $3M Bribery Case

Rick Sorrells, who led Dallas (Texas) County Schools before retiring in March 2017, is sentenced to seven years in federal prison for his role in the scheme, which caused the agency’s demise.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 8, 2019

Indiana Continues School Bus Stop-Arm Running Crackdown

Gov. Eric Holcomb announces $380,000 in grant funding for increased traffic enforcement near school bus stops across the state and a judge requires stop-arm runners in one county to appear in court.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson August 7, 2019

South Carolina Tabs VW Funds for New Propane School Buses

Gov. Henry McMaster announces that the state will use $9.33 million of its Volkswagen settlement funds to purchase a total of 78 new propane school buses and three transit buses.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 7, 2019

South Carolina Association Joins NAPT’s School Bus Safety Campaign

The South Carolina Association for Pupil Transportation is the first state association to commit to the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s “Zip. Zero. Nada. None.” Campaign. The campaign’s goal is to reach zero school bus rider fatalities by 2025.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Study Shows Propane School Buses Reduce Harmful Emissions

In research conducted by West Virginia University’s Center for Alternative Fuels Engines and Emissions, distance-specific nitrogen oxide emissions measured from propane buses were about 95% less than those measured from diesel buses.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 6, 2019

Zonar Releases Back-to-School Bus Safety Guide

The smart fleet management technology supplier’s downloadable guide provides motorists with information on how to drive safely around school buses.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserAugust 6, 2019

New Law in New York Allows Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses

School districts can now install stop-arm cameras on buses and work with law enforcement to pinpoint locations with the most frequent violations. The law also raises ticket fines.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 5, 2019

Indiana Approves Over $3M for New School Buses

The state releases its first round of Volkswagen settlement funds, approving the purchase of 82 new school buses for 16 school districts.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserAugust 5, 2019

School Bus Fleet ConneX to Return in 2020

Next year’s event will bring school bus operators and suppliers to Scottsdale, Ariz., for roundtable discussions, one-on-one meetings, and other networking activities.

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