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Managementby StaffSeptember 1, 2015

REI offers Wi-Fi solution for school buses

The company now offers various data plans with the purchase of its cellular Wi-Fi router, which distributes bandwidth for up to 65 school bus passengers.

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Managementby StaffAugust 31, 2015

School bus driver accused of pushing student down stairs

A North Carolina bus driver allegedly grabs an 8-year-old boy and throws him down the bus’ stairs after he asks him to do a head count and the boy says no. The driver is charged with assault on a child under age 12 and is suspended with pay.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 31, 2015

Connecticut school bus operator Louis DeVivo passes

DeVivo was the owner and CEO of DATTCO, which is the ninth-largest school bus contractor in the nation and is a dealer for IC Bus and Collins.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 28, 2015

Collins makes 1st delivery of its CNG Type A school bus

The first four production units of the compressed natural gas NEXBUS go to Pennsylvania’s Lower Merion School District.

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Managementby StaffAugust 28, 2015

Durham sales team raises over $14K for Special Olympics

The contractor was recognized as the top corporate sales team for the Special Olympics Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby for the seventh year, having sold 3,312 ducks and raised $14,094 to benefit Special Olympics Illinois.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 28, 2015

46 bus drivers, aides honored for perfect attendance

Greenville (S.C.) County Schools recognizes dozens of drivers and aides who didn’t miss a day in the entire 2014-15 school year.

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Managementby StaffAugust 27, 2015

School bus contractor VP receives Thomas Built education award

Patty Riviello, The Trans Group’s vice president of human resources, wins the Thomas Built Buses Continuing Education Award. The $2,500 grant is presented annually to an employee of a contractor.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonAugust 27, 2015

Florida district works to fix transportation issues

Problems with routes and late buses hamper Palm Beach County as the school year begins, but district officials say that progress is being made in resolving the issues.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 27, 2015

Mom blogger’s video parody addresses school bus safety

Deva Dalporto partners with American Traffic Solutions on a back-to-school video titled "Bus, Don’t Move.” The spoof spotlights the need for parents and drivers to be careful in school zones and around school buses.

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Managementby StaffAugust 26, 2015

2 Rhode Island school districts launch SafeStop app

The Barrington and East Providence districts will begin using the mobile app, which gives parents updates on their child's school bus.

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