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Maintenanceby StaffMarch 30, 2016

ALI: Building Code Reinforces Importance of Installing Certified Vehicle Lifts

New commentary in the latest edition of the building code in use or adopted by all 50 U.S. states clarifies that all installed vehicle lifts must conform to ANSI/ALI ALCTV.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserMarch 30, 2016

California Conference Spotlights the Power of Pupil Transportation Professionals

Transporting special-needs students, new inspection rules, and active shooter training were key topics covered at the California Association of School Transportation Officials’ annual conference.

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Special Needs Transportationby Thomas McMahonMarch 30, 2016

Texas School Bus Team Wins Special-Needs Competition

Cherie Daniels and Chris Lowery from Frisco Independent School District take first place in this year’s National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMarch 30, 2016

Survey Finds Widespread Cuts in U.K. School Transport

More than 350,000 children in the U.K. have lost their transportation entitlement since 2008, a new report from STC Ltd. shows.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 30, 2016

Pennsylvania School Bus Competition to Mark 40 Years

A commemorative logo is unveiled for the 40th anniversary of the Pennsylvania competition, which will bring together the state’s top school bus drivers in June.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 29, 2016

3 Propane Technician Training Sessions Scheduled

NAFTC’s free, three-day training course will be offered in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Oregon over the next few months.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 29, 2016

New York Stop-arm Survey Estimates Over 25K Violations Statewide

NYAPT’s March 16 survey of illegal passing of school buses finds that 800 school bus drivers reported they were passed a total of 404 times.

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Safetyby Thomas McMahonMarch 29, 2016

Bill Boosts Stop-arm Enforcement in West Virginia

The governor signs legislation that increases penalties for illegally passing a school bus. It also allows for the owner of the vehicle to be charged even if the driver can’t be identified.

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Special Needs Transportationby Nicole SchlosserMarch 28, 2016

Arrest Made in Special-needs Student’s Death on School Bus

California substitute bus driver Armando Able Ramirez is charged with dependent abuse for leaving a student with severe autism on a school bus for about seven hours on an extremely hot day in September.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMarch 28, 2016

Cherie Houser Appointed to NASDPTS Administrative Post

Houser, who has served as executive director of the Wisconsin School Bus Association since 2014, will join NASDPTS as administrative and membership services director.

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