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Alternative Fuelsby StaffSeptember 27, 2018

First Blue Bird Electric School Buses Delivered

Customers in California and Ontario will operate a total of seven Blue Bird Type D electric buses and one Micro Bird Type A electric model.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 27, 2018

School Bus Overturns, Dozens of Students Taken to Hospital

The Pennsylvania school bus hits a cushion at the end of a barrier and strikes a guard rail before rolling down a hill. Twenty-eight students are taken to the hospital, with minor injuries reported.

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Special Needs Transportationby Thomas McMahonSeptember 27, 2018

School Bus Driver Wins 2 Medals at Track Championships

Emma McGowan, who drives a special-needs bus for Gwinnett County (Ga.) Public Schools, continues to outrun the competition at the world masters meet.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 26, 2018

Students Rescued From School Bus Stuck in Flood

Thirty-two Connecticut students are rescued by emergency crews from their bus, which became stuck in about 3 feet of water. Area residents also lend a hand to help students evacuate safely.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonSeptember 26, 2018

NASDPTS Marks Half a Century of Leadership in Pupil Transportation Policy

The association, which turns 50 in November, connects state directors with federal regulators, school bus manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry groups.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

School Bus Driver Gets Help for Student With Gunshot Wound

The Florida driver transports the 17-year-old boy, who is shot in the chest near his bus stop, to a nearby fire station. The driver is credited with potentially saving the boy’s life.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 25, 2018

School Bus Driver Accused of Letting Students Drive Bus

Joandrea McAtee of Indiana is apparently seen on video letting a student drive her bus, and parents tell the school district she let students take turns driving. She is fired and arrested for felony neglect.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

Abduction Attempt Reported at School Bus Stop in Missouri

An 11-year-old girl was waiting for her bus when a vehicle pulled up and a woman exited. Police say the woman yelled at the girl to get in the vehicle.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonSeptember 21, 2018

3 Students Injured by Lightning at Illinois School Bus Stop

The lightning reportedly struck nearby and traveled to where the children were standing under a tree. All three were recovering in the hospital.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 21, 2018

Vehicle Service Group Names New Vice President

Kirk Dawson becomes the new vice president and general manager, the Americas, effective Dec. 1. He takes over the role from Matt Webster, who is retiring after 35 years with the company.

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