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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 2, 2017

Webinar to Offer Tips for Efficient Transportation Operations

The TransPar Group’s Tim Ammon and Tod Eskra will provide guidance on overcoming school transportation challenges and designing efficient operations.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 2, 2017

Electric School Bus Approved for Voucher in California

GreenPower Motor Co.’s Synapse 72 is approved by the California Air Resources Board for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project for up to $110,000 for each one sold in the state.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 2, 2017

Police: Former Cop Strikes Students at School Bus Stop, 1 Dies

John Camfield of Florida is arrested after reportedly driving into a group of students while allegedly being under the influence of alcohol, killing one of them.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 2, 2017

Report Examines Traditional School Transportation Models

In its new report, Bellwether Education Partners looks at the structure of school transportation systems, funding mechanisms, and other topics.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 1, 2017

2 School Districts Named to ‘100 Best Fleets’ List

Humble ISD and San Antonio ISD in Texas are ranked in this year’s edition of the list, which recognizes exemplary fleet performance.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffApril 28, 2017

School Bus Driver, Aide Accused of Leaving Special-Needs Student on Bus

The 10-year-old student is found in the bus yard of a Louisiana school district after having reportedly fallen asleep on the bus. The driver and aide are arrested. 

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Safetyby StaffApril 27, 2017

New York Contractors Call on Drivers to Stop for School Buses

The New York School Bus Contractors Association hosts an Operation Safe Stop event and again calls for tougher penalties for stop-arm violations.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffApril 27, 2017

School Bus Mix-Up with Special-Needs Student Prompts Procedure Review

In Arizona, the mother of a 4-year-old calls 911 after her son’s bus drives past her home without stopping, due to confusion on the part of a substitute aide. The boy was found safe on the bus while it was still dropping off students. 

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonApril 27, 2017

Texas Bill Takes Another Pass at School Bus Seat Belt Mandate

A new proposal calls for three-point belts on Texas school buses starting with model year 2018, but school boards could opt out due to budgetary constraints.

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Safetyby StaffApril 27, 2017

Safe Fleet Awards $50,000 for Anti-Bullying Initiatives

The company selects 35 school districts and community organizations to receive United Against Bullying Grant funding this year, with awards ranging from $100 to $3,500.

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