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Safetyby StaffMay 5, 2016

Girl Uses Fake Excuse Note to Ride School Bus

A 7-year-old student in Texas was allowed to ride home on a bus she was not assigned to instead of going to her after-school program using an excuse note that she wrote. The word “bus” was misspelled.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 5, 2016

51-Year School Bus Driver Has a Way With Kids

In half a century at the wheel, Hilda Vann’s approach to student management hasn’t changed: treat them with respect, work to understand them, and teach them valuable life lessons.

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Managementby StaffMay 3, 2016

Transfinder Expands into Middle East with Dubai Company Partnership

Transfinder’s partnership with Dubai Technologies, an information and communications technology solutions company, is its first international agreement with a regional player in the emirate.

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Managementby StaffMay 3, 2016

Trans Tech Honors Canadian School Bus Dealer

The manufacturer presented its inaugural Distinguished Dealer Award to Western Canada Bus of Edmonton, Alberta.

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Managementby StaffMay 3, 2016

Reminder: Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a school bus contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for School Bus Fleet’s Contractor of the Year award. The deadline is this Friday.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 3, 2016

Indiana District Acquires 20 Propane School Buses

Wayne Township’s new propane-powered Blue Bird buses are funded in part by a $45,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Energy Development.

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Special-Needs School Bus Driver Reportedly Passed Out, Charged with DUI

Sherry Lund of Utah was reportedly seen passed out near her school bus on the side of the road in March. She has been charged with DUI and reckless endangerment and has resigned. 

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Author Writes Book About Driving Special-Needs School Bus

In Precious Cargo, Toronto writer Craig Davidson recounts the experiences he had during the year he spent as a school bus driver for five special-needs students.

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Special Needs Transportationby Nicole SchlosserApril 29, 2016

School Bus Driver Denies Wrongdoing in Special-Needs Student Death

Armando Abel Ramirez pleaded not guilty to the felony count of dependent abuse causing death for the death of autistic student Hun Joon (Paul) Lee, who was left inside a hot school bus in California.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonApril 29, 2016

Tennessee Toughens Penalties for School Bus Driver Texting

Under a new state law, school bus drivers who use portable electronic devices at the wheel face a 30-day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine.

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