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Safetyby StaffJune 20, 2019

Delaware Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

Delaware is the 21st state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson June 20, 2019

N.Y. Bill Would Combat Illegal School Bus Passing

S4524B would allow school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses as a way to help law enforcement issue tickets to motorists who illegally pass stopped buses.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson June 19, 2019

NTSB Calls for New Safety, Training Standards Based on Fatal Iowa School Bus Fire

After investigating the 2017 fatal school bus fire in Iowa, the National Transportation Safety Board recommends several new school bus safety requirements and calls for fire suppression systems on school buses.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 18, 2019

New Maine Law Allows Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses

Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 166, which allows the use of stop-arm and exterior cameras to catch motorists who run stop arms. It also maintains a $250 minimum fine for a first-time stop-arm violation.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2019

Vermont to Launch Two-Year Electric School Bus Pilot Program

The pilot program, which is backed by VW settlement funds, will evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of electric school bus operation in the state.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 17, 2019

Canadian Officials Hold Off on Seat Belt Requirement

A report on transportation safety from a parliamentary committee is not recommending seat belts on school buses, but is backing a task force continuing to study the topic.

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Safetyby StaffJune 17, 2019

First Student School Bus Tracking App Use Expands

FirstView is now being used by nearly 200 school districts across North America.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson June 17, 2019

Illinois to Expand School Bus Service For Some Students Who Walk to School

Public Act 100-1142 allows school districts to provide free transportation to students who live within 1.5 miles of their school if, by walking, those students would have to pass through areas with serious safety hazards.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffJune 13, 2019

Q’Straint Acquires Canadian Mobility Solutions Supplier

The acquisition will help Q'Straint and Adapt Solutions provide accessible wheelchair solutions to those with limited mobility.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 13, 2019

Family of Girl Killed in School Bus Crash Pushes for Federal Safety Laws

The father, twin sister, and grandfather of Miranda Vargas, who was killed in a New Jersey school bus crash in 2018, meet with members of Congress to gather support for school bus safety legislation.

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