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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 25, 2019

NTSB, Other Transportation Agencies Hobbled by Partial Government Shutdown

Eighty-seven National Transportation Safety Board accident investigations, including one into a school bus crash that injured 14 students, are stalled as the shutdown stretches beyond 30 days.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 25, 2019

Nebraska Approves VW Funds for New School Buses

Nearly $3.1 million of the state's $12.25 million share of VW settlement funds will go toward replacing aging diesel school and transit buses.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 24, 2019

Tenn. Bill that Would Make Stop-Arm Running a Felony Withdrawn, Updated

A lawmaker withdraws a bill that would have boosted the penalty for passing a stopped school bus from a misdemeanor to a felony. He will submit a new bill with tiered penalties for first, second, and third offenses. 

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson January 24, 2019

Driver Rescues Students From School Bus Before it Catches Fire

Bernadine Reed of South Carolina is able to safely evacuate 40 students from the bus after it was involved in a crash and before it caught fire.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

Indiana School Bus Crashes into Church

A bus from Metropolitan School District of Washington Township collides with a tow truck then crashes into the side of a church. Minor injuries were reported.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Electronic Stability Control, Backup Cameras Now Standard on Some Blue Bird School Buses

The standard ESC feature is available for buses equipped with air brakes, and the backup camera systems apply to all new Blue Bird school buses built in 2019.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 22, 2019

Michigan Transportation Director Dies of Heart Attack

Mike Westbrook had worked for Portage Public Schools since 2002. He was "masterful at the logistics of creating bus routes," according to the district superintendent.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

STA, School Bus Safety Co. Partner to Share Free Training Videos

The companies are offering a series of videos with safety tips on danger zones, crossing the street, and pick up and drop off procedures. 

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Michigan District Equips Students with Flashing Safety Reflectors

White Pigeon Community Schools purchases 400 flashing reflectors to improve school bus stop safety for students.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJanuary 18, 2019

Agility Fuel Solutions Propane Engine Receives 2019 EPA Approval

The 488LPI propane engine, which is available on Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 propane school bus, is approved for sale through Dec. 31, 2019.

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