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Safetyby StaffMay 25, 2016

Man Accused of Striking 2 Students Exiting School Bus

Randy Allen Payne of Washington allegedly hits two teenage girls with his SUV as they cross the street. He faces several charges, including DUI. The girls are being treated for serious injuries.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMay 24, 2016

NHTSA Updates School Transportation Fatality Data

The new report shows that an average of 30 school-age children die in school transportation-related crashes each year. About 17% are occupants of school transportation vehicles.

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Managementby StaffMay 24, 2016

Transfinder Names ‘Ambassador of the Year’

The software developer selects Peter Lawrence, the director of transportation at Fairport (N.Y.) Central School District, for the valuable feedback he gave at a time when Transfinder was experiencing rapid growth.

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Managementby StaffMay 23, 2016

Sonny Merryman Opens $6M School Bus Service Center

The Virginia-based dealer marks its 50th anniversary with a new service center that features bus maintenance facilities with 12 full-size service bays, parts warehousing, and a body repair shop. 

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Managementby StaffMay 23, 2016

American Cooling Technology Expands School Bus A/C Capabilities

The school bus air-conditioning supplier acquires the assets of the Kingmor AC Installation Co. in Conway, Arkansas.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 23, 2016

Bill that Would Allow Citing Car Owners for Stop-Arm Running Advances

The South Carolina Senate Transportation Committee gives S946 a favorable report with an amendment that cuts the fine for violations, if video footage does not positively identify the driver of the vehicle, from $500 to $250.

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Safetyby StaffMay 21, 2016

REI Develops Stop-Arm Safety PSA

The 30-second video educates the public on the need to stop for school buses that are loading or unloading students.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 19, 2016

Thomas Built Buses Officially Launches C2 CNG

Orders can now be placed for Thomas Built’s first Type C school bus powered by compressed natural gas. Production is expected to begin next month.

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Safetyby StaffMay 19, 2016

Attorney: School Bus Driver Was Not Impaired in Crash

The attorney for Elizabeth Burris of Colorado says that she was not impaired at the time of a December crash in which her bus overturned. Burris pleads not guilty to multiple charges.

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 19, 2016

Zonar, NAPT Offer New Round of Technology Grants

School districts can apply for up to $50,000 in Zonar school bus technology hardware in the 2016 NAPT/Don Carnahan Memorial Grant program.

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