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Managementby StaffMay 9, 2019

Transfinder Names 2019 ‘Ambassador of the Year’

The routing software developer honors Humble (Texas) Independent School District for their efforts in using Transfinder’s technology to combat Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson May 8, 2019

Driver Credited for Keeping Students Safe After School Bus Loses Power

Judy Scott of Illinois is able to pull the bus over and apply the bus's emergency brake after it loses power when she hits a bump while driving.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson May 8, 2019

Video Shows N.Y. School Bus Driver Saving Student From Passing Car

Samantha Call is seen on video grabbing the student by his jacket as a vehicle speeds past the stopped bus.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 8, 2019

Blue Bird Unveils Ultra-Low NOx CNG School Bus

The bus, which is now available for purchase, features an engine that is 90% cleaner than the national emissions standard, according to Roush CleanTech. 

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 7, 2019

Propane Council Launches VW Funds Resource Center

The Propane Education and Research Council’s Volkswagen Trust Resource Center provides information on propane school buses and includes a state-by-state map with details on how to apply for Volkswagen settlement funds.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 7, 2019

Indiana Governor Signs School Bus Safety Bill Into Law

The new law ushers in harsher penalties for motorists who run a stop arm, establishes bus safety practice requirements, and allows reimbursement for stop-arm camera equipment.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 7, 2019

EPA Awards Over $9.3M in Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants

The latest round of DERA funding will be used to replace 473 school buses in 43 states or territories.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMay 6, 2019

Reminder: Enter <I>School Bus Fleet</i>’s Photo Contest

Two winners will each receive a $100 cash prize. Entries must be received by Friday, June 14, 2019.

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Safetyby StaffMay 6, 2019

School Bus Driver Cited After Falling Asleep Behind the Wheel

Ericka Holley of North Carolina loses control of the bus, which runs off the highway and into a ditch. There are no serious injuries.

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Special Needs Transportationby Sadiah Thompson May 3, 2019

Special-Needs School Bus Crashes Into Lawn, No One Injured

The driver tells police that the bus's brakes had failed after starting the bus from a stop, causing the bus to sideswipe another vehicle and crash into the lawn of a home.

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