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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson July 15, 2019

Teen Honored for Helping Save Choking Student While on School Bus

Rachel Trimbell receives the New York State Senate Liberty Medal for performing the Heimlich maneuver on another student who was choking on a piece of candy while on the school bus.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson July 12, 2019

Louisiana Districts to Use School Buses to Evacuate Residents in Tropical Storm

Lafayette and Avoyelles Parish School Systems will use some of their buses to evacuate residents during Tropical Storm Barry this weekend.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJuly 12, 2019

Online Petition Supports School Bus Driver Involved in Fatal Bus-Train Crash

Nearly 3,000 people sign a petition calling for charges to be dropped against John Stevens of Texas, who was involved in a crash with a train that killed a student, and for the crossing it occurred at to be changed.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJuly 12, 2019

Thomas Built Buses Unveils New Type C Propane School Bus Option

The new Saf-T-Liner C2 propane bus comes equipped with the Driveforce 8.8L LPG engine, which offers high torque for hill-climbing power while maintaining lower engine speeds.

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Managementby StaffJuly 11, 2019

<i>SBF</i> Parent Announces Professional Association for Transportation, Fleet Industries

Bobit Business Media, the parent company of School Bus Fleet, establishes a new association: the Global Ground Transportation Institute.

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Maintenanceby Nicole SchlosserJuly 11, 2019

SLEC Announces Products Revamp

The vehicle lift supplier and manufacturer has made some recent updates to its lifts and now offers a new cable system. 

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Managementby StaffJuly 11, 2019

School Bus Drivers Honored At Minnesota Association Conference

Six of the state’s school bus drivers receive awards for their dedication and years of service.

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Managementby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Indiana District Paying Teachers to Drive School Buses Amid Shortage

Some Carmel Clay Schools elementary school teachers are being trained to drive routes before and after the school day this upcoming school year, and will receive $18,000 to do so.

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Managementby StaffJuly 10, 2019

Blue Bird Unveils New Paint Facility for School Buses

The school bus manufacturer’s new 60,000-square-foot facility will provide paint coverage, minimize waste, and enhance efficiencies within Blue Bird’s production line.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson July 10, 2019

Pupil Transportation Associations Unite to Support School Bus Safety Bill

The presidents of the NSTA, NAPT, and NASDPTS send a joint letter to Congress expressing support for the Stop for School Buses Act of 2019 to address illegal passing.

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