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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 11, 2019

Federal Bill Aims to Support School Bus Fleet Electrification

A group of U.S. Senators introduce the Clean School Bus Act, which would provide $2 million to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses, and fund charging infrastructure and training.

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Safetyby StaffJune 11, 2019

Former School Bus Driver Sentenced for Crash That Injured 11 Students

Gerald Douglas Rupple of California is sentenced to 210 days in jail after failing to disclose a medical condition that caused him to pass out and crash a bus with students on board.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 11, 2019

New Jersey Bus Company Marks 100 Years

Run by three generations over the course of the last century, Villani Bus Co. now serves dozens of school districts and transports over 7,500 students every day.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson June 11, 2019

Safe Fleet Demos Predictive Stop Arm in Indianapolis

The safety solutions supplier unveils its Predictive Stop Arm and Right-Hand Danger Zone protection systems in a demonstration at this year’s STN Expo.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJune 10, 2019

Bill Would Allow Yellow Lights on School Transportation Vehicles

Pennsylvania House Bill 364 permits but doesn’t require school transportation vehicles that are smaller than school buses to be equipped with flashing and revolving yellow lights.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson June 10, 2019

Nebraska District Approves $1.4M for 3-Point Belts on School Buses

Lincoln Public Schools' board of education agrees to purchase a total of 12 new school buses equipped with lap-shoulder belts.

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Safetyby StaffJune 7, 2019

Boy's Letter To Mom About Missing School Bus Goes Viral

A young boy’s letter to his mother explaining why he missed the bus goes viral after his older sister shares it on Twitter.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 6, 2019

Allison Transmission Electric System Receives California Air Agency Certification

The transmission manufacturer’s 2019 hybrid-electric propulsion system, paired with Cummins engines, has received certification from the California Air Resources Board.

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Managementby Kendra Rodriguez June 5, 2019

2 More California School Districts Receive Electric School Buses

Chico Unified School District adds one electric school bus and Brawley Elementary School District receives three new electric buses.

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Managementby StaffJune 5, 2019

8 Michigan Districts Receive Funding for New School Buses

The State Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded the districts $626,573 in grants to purchase a total of 28 new school buses.

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