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Managementby Nicole SchlosserOctober 15, 2018

Rhode Island School Bus Driver Strike Ends

First Student and the drivers’ union agree on a contract that includes enhanced healthcare and retirement benefits as well as increased wages, ending an 11-day strike.

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Maintenanceby Sadiah ThompsonOctober 15, 2018

5 Rhode Island School Buses Destroyed by Fire

Officials are investigating the blaze at a First Student bus yard, and are considering the cause suspicious at this time.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 15, 2018

Power Lines Fall on School Bus, Driver Trapped for Hours

The North Carolina driver is unable to leave her bus for five hours after power lines fall on it as the area is hit by Tropical Storm Michael.

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Managementby StaffOctober 11, 2018

School Bus Driver Shortage Leads to Fees for Canceled Routes

First Student's Bozeman, Montana, location faces non-operational fees for allegedly not being able to provide enough drivers for some routes for a local school district.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserOctober 11, 2018

Driver, Students Escape School Bus Before It Catches Fire

The Iowa bus driver and two students hear a loud bang and safely evacuate the bus. The fire is determined to have started in the back of the bus, but the cause remains under investigation, police say. 

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Managementby StaffOctober 11, 2018

N.Y. School Bus Company Supports Effort to Reduce Poverty

Educational Bus Transportation recently sponsored The Friends of the Poor Walk/Run to raise funds for those in need.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 11, 2018

New Video Trains on Safe Winter Weather Driving

Driver safety training provider Smith System introduces "Driving Weather," which offers steps drivers can take to adapt their driving habits during adverse weather conditions.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserOctober 10, 2018

4 Students Struck by Car While Waiting for School Bus

Two vehicles collided on the road, causing one to veer onto the sidewalk and into the group of students, police say. One student remains in critical condition.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 10, 2018

Maryland Teen Fatally Hit While Trying to Catch School Bus

Police say 16-year-old Kyle Lynam runs into the road as he tries to catch his school bus, and then is fatally hit by an SUV. The driver of the SUV will not face any charges.

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Maintenanceby StaffOctober 9, 2018

LoadHandler Offers New Starter for Medium-Duty Engines

The L545 Gear Reduction Starter is designed to provide consistent and reliable performance to 3.9- to 5.9-liter engines in school buses and other applications.

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