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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJuly 13, 2016

California District Launches CNG Fueling Station

The station fuels Lodi Unified School District’s 54 CNG buses and serves as a backup for other fleets in the area.

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Managementby StaffJuly 13, 2016

District Stiffens School Bus Fight Penalties

Duval County (Fla.) Public Schools more than doubles the time the student is removed from the bus for a first fight. Students involved in fights may also have school bus privileges revoked permanently.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJuly 13, 2016

Maryland State Director, NASDPTS President Leon Langley Shifts Gears

As Langley takes on the role of assistant director of transportation at Montgomery County (Md.) Public Schools, he steps down from his post as president of the state directors association.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonJuly 12, 2016

Wanted: Historical School Bus Photos, Thoughts on Future

SBF will mark its 60th anniversary in an upcoming issue. Readers can join the celebration by contributing a vintage photo or a comment about the future of school transportation.

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Managementby StaffJuly 12, 2016

To Mark 100 Years, Thomas Built Buses Builds Habitat for Humanity Home for 100th Family

School bus manufacturer employees help build the nonprofit organization’s 100th and 101st homes in the area to celebrate 100 years in business. 

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Managementby StaffJuly 12, 2016

District Delays Stop-Arm Camera Plan Due to Legal Loophole

Albemarle County (Va.) Public Schools delays plans to install the cameras on its buses and mail tickets to motorists who illegally pass them. A new law does not authorize the DMV to release car registration information to the camera supplier.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 12, 2016

School Bus Safety Fair Offered for New Kindergartners

Before school starts, incoming kindergartners at a Washington district will get a chance to learn about bus safety procedures and take a ride around the neighborhood.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 12, 2016

School Bus Drivers to Vie for International Title

NSTA will host the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition at Thomas Built Buses’ headquarters on Sunday.

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Maintenanceby StaffJuly 11, 2016

Fleetio Unveils Fleet Management App

Fleetio Go is designed to give fleet operations team members instant access to information to collaborate on inspections, maintenance, and other fleet management tasks.

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Charges Dropped for Driver, Aide Accused of Leaving Special-Needs Student on Bus Twice

The state attorney says the facts in the case against the Florida driver and attendant who left the same student on the bus twice “do not rise to the level of felony neglect of a child.”

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