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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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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 17, 2019

Report: Truck Driver Taking Off Jacket Before Fatal Crash With School Bus

The Indiana driver stated in a report on the Dec. 5 crash that killed a student that he was trying to remove a jacket and sweatshirt, and took his eyes off the road just before the incident. 

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Managementby StaffJanuary 17, 2019

Transfinder Reports 7% Revenue Increase in 2018

The company marked its 21st consecutive year of sustained revenue growth, officials said. Transfinder also expanded its products and services.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson January 16, 2019

Tennessee District Launches School Bus Safety Campaign

Williamson County Schools teams up with six local law enforcement agencies to release a series of safety videos encouraging motorists to not pass stopped school buses.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 16, 2019

First Student Expands Operations in Connecticut

The Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts select the school bus company to operate, maintain, and manage its student transportation services beginning with the 2019-20 school year.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 15, 2019

School Bus Tracking App Version Designed to Serve Small Districts

Here Comes the Bus Lite will provide real-time tracking information as well as email and push notificiations without the use of additional routing software.

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