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Special Needs Transportationby Nicole SchlosserMarch 3, 2017

School Bus Mechanic Builds Wheelchair Ramp for Student

Thomas Mitchell, a mechanic and substitute bus driver in Tennessee, built a wheelchair ramp at the home of a special-needs student who rides one of the buses he drives. 

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Safetyby StaffMarch 2, 2017

Student Takes Over Wheel After School Bus Driver Collapses

Jesse Frank of Alabama sees his bus driver’s head roll back and hands fall from the steering wheel. He steers the bus off the road, stops the bus, calls 911, and comforts other students.

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Maintenanceby Thomas McMahonMarch 2, 2017

6 Students Injured as Steam, Coolant Spray Into School Bus

A South Carolina school district says that a coolant supply hose ruptured, causing a hot mixture to release inside the 1999 model year bus.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 1, 2017

New York Stop-Arm Survey Estimates Over 34K Violations

NYAPT’s Feb. 9 survey of illegal school bus passing finds that 890 school bus drivers reported they were passed a total of 607 times. The total estimated illegal passing rate is 34,101 passes for that day.

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Managementby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Alliance of Navistar, VW Truck & Bus Gets Green Light

IC Bus parent company Navistar and Volkswagen Truck & Bus gain regulatory approvals and finalize agreements for their wide-ranging alliance.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 1, 2017

IC Bus Updates Warranty for PSI Engines

Coverage of the PSI propane and gasoline engines expands to five years, unlimited miles — up from 100,000 miles.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 28, 2017

First Student Michigan Fleet Earns Perfect Inspection Score

For the fifth straight year, the school bus contractor’s Adrian location achieves a 100% pass rate on its inspection by Michigan State Police.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 28, 2017

IC Bus Innovation Summit Envisions Future of the School Bus

Thought leaders and industry experts discuss the impacts of connected and automated vehicles, ridesharing, onboard Wi-Fi, and big data at the bus manufacturer’s first-ever event of its kind.

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Maintenanceby StaffFebruary 27, 2017

Jasper Engines & Transmissions Launches New Oregon Branch

The company’s new facility in Portland has capacity for up to 500 units, including gas and diesel engines, transmissions, and differentials.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonFebruary 27, 2017

Oregon Workshop Targets Student Management

Behavior on the bus, autism, and bullying prevention are among the topics covered in an OPTA training event.

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