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Managementby StaffMay 23, 2019

First Student Awarded New Contract in Tennessee

The school bus contractor will begin providing transportation services for Hamilton County Schools at the start of the 2019-20 school year.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson May 23, 2019

N.J. Bills Would Help Fund Electric School Buses, Crack Down on Road Rage Offenses

One bill would establish an electric school bus pilot program. Another would increase penalties for road rage crimes involving school buses.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 22, 2019

Texas District Awarded $1M Grant for Propane School Buses

San Antonio Independent School District plans to replace 19 diesel school buses with the funds from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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Safetyby StaffMay 22, 2019

Winners Named in 2019 New York School Bus Safety Competition

Nearly 80 drivers take part in the 48th New York State School Bus Safety Competition, hosted by the New York School Bus Contractors Association.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 21, 2019

NTSB: Driver Medical Event Caused Fatal Alabama Charter Bus Crash

A National Transportation Safety Board report states that the fatal 2018 crash that killed the bus driver and injured several passengers was caused by the driver suffering from an unknown medical event.

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Safetyby StaffMay 20, 2019

Missouri Driver Evacuates Students From School Bus Fire

The driver with KC Premier Transportation is able to safely evacuate students from the bus after it breaks down and catches fire under the hood.

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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserMay 20, 2019

Nevada Bill Addressing Electric School Bus Funding Advances

Lawmakers pass Senate Bill 299, which would make school districts eligible for funds covering 75% of the cost of buying electric buses or installing the charging infrastructure. The bill heads to the governor’s desk.

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Safetyby StaffMay 17, 2019

California District Impacted by Wildfires Receives Donations of School Bus Camera Systems

Paradise Unified School District accepts donations of 14 new school bus video surveillance systems and installation services after sustaining damage to some of its schools and buses during last year's Camp Fire.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson May 17, 2019

Teen Motorist Strikes 2 Students After Passing School Bus

The 18-year-old Ohio motorist admits to hitting the students and fleeing the scene. She faces several charges, including failing to stop after an accident and passing a stopped school bus, police say.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 16, 2019

NTSB Report: Driver Had Medical Problems Before Iowa School Bus Fire

The National Transportation Safety Board releases information revealing Donald Hendricks had trouble walking and other medical issues leading up to the fire.

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