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Safetyby StaffDecember 8, 2010

Judge rules to continue school bus service for Staten Island students

State Supreme Court Justice John Fusco says that New York City’s decision to take away the service was made without concern for the welfare and safety of the seventh and eighth graders who are affected. The city’s Department of Education has vowed to appeal Fusco’s decision.

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Managementby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Longtime California state director to retire

John Green first became involved in pupil transportation as a school bus driver nearly 40 years ago. As he prepares to retire from his state director position, he discusses his career with SBF.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Feds take aim at back-up accidents

New NHTSA proposal would expand the required field of rear view for vehicles up to 10,000 pounds. The agency requests comments on whether small school buses should be excluded from the final rule.

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Managementby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Student injured in school bus crash dies

Five-year-old Karen Stoute passed away on Monday morning. In the accident, an 18-wheeler strikes the bus from behind as it is moving forward after picking up students. All 21 students on board sustain injuries.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffDecember 7, 2010

Districts receive grants to reduce diesel emissions

Iowa’s Bus Emissions Education Program awards $38,000 grants to seven districts. The grants will allow the districts to replace a 1993 model year or older bus with a new one that meets 2010 EPA certification.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Man points loaded gun at special-needs bus

David Rubio aims the gun at the driver's side of the vehicle, and the bus driver and an assistant on board immediately call 911. Rubio faces one count of weapons misconduct and 12 counts of aggravated assault.

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Managementby StaffDecember 6, 2010

Allison Transmission 2011 products have new features

For school buses, the company’s 1000/2000 Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series models are available with increased torque converter lockup, which company officials say helps in achieving improved fuel economy and vehicle performance. Additionally, all Allison automatic transmission models are available with new economy shift schedules.

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Managementby StaffDecember 6, 2010

More praise for Dealer of the Year

Seon Design offers its congratulations to Nelson's Bus Service for winning the Thomas Built award. Nelson's is the exclusive Wisconsin dealer for Seon, which supplies mobile surveillance systems for school buses and other vehicles.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffDecember 3, 2010

Special-needs bus driver extinguishes fire while on route

Bus monitor Yesenia Garcia spots smoke coming from a mobile home, and driver Roseann Rios runs into the house with a fire extinguisher and douses a burning clothes dryer. After calling the fire department, Rios continues her work for the day and then buys the family who lives in the mobile home a turkey for Thanksgiving.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffDecember 3, 2010

3 Texans complete new special-needs program

Marisa Weisinger, Renee Davis and Nancy Kessler become the first in the nation to fulfill NAPT’s Special-Needs Training. Here, they discuss their experience.

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