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Special Needs Transportationby StaffJuly 29, 2016

School Bus Driver Fired, Accused of Pinning Down Special-Needs Student

Former Orange County (Fla.) Public Schools bus driver Rosa Dalger denies the accusations and says her actions were necessary to prevent the student or other students from being hurt.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffJuly 29, 2016

School Bus Drivers to Receive Restraint Training for Special-Needs Students

A Virginia district is conducting a two-day training on verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques and appropriate restraint methods intended to be used as a last resort for unruly students.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffJuly 29, 2016

Special-Needs School Bus Driver, Aide Honored for Excellence

The Idaho Association for Pupil Transportation recognizes Pam Rogers as its 2016 Special Needs Driver of the Year and MaryAnn Kraemer as its 2016 Special Needs Aide of the Year. 

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJuly 28, 2016

Missouri District Buys 110 CNG School Buses

North Kansas City School District purchases the new Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner C2 CNG as a step toward converting its entire fleet to the alternative fuel.

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Managementby StaffJuly 28, 2016

Tyler Technologies Launches Mobile Transportation Management Solution

Tyler Drive is designed to provide turn-by-turn directions and manage student ridership, employee timekeeping, and mandated pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections in real time.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Thomas Built Dealer Achieves Platinum Support Status

Massachusetts dealer New England Transit reduces vehicle downtime and life cycle costs for its customers and earns the certification from the school bus manufacturer.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Cummins Launches New Efficiency Initiative, Engine Lineup

SmartEfficiency focuses on improved uptime, reliability, and fuel economy, according to Cummins. The supplier's 2017 school bus engine lineup offers diesel and natural gas options.

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Managementby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Houston District Kicks Off Wellness Initiative

The district’s transportation department and its union’s “Love Your Heart” initiative will encourage employees to develop healthy habits such as daily exercise.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 27, 2016

Georgia District Sees Drop in Illegal School Bus Passing Incidents

Last school year, Bartow County School System issued 743 tickets for stop-arm violations, which is a 13% reduction over the previous school year.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 26, 2016

AngelTrax Unveils Compact Hybrid DVR

At just over 2 inches tall, the new HDX Hybrid features the supplier’s Hybrid Component Technology, which is designed to simplify upgrades and maintenance.

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