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Managementby StaffJune 3, 2010

<I>SBF</i> launches new video section

New feature on SchoolBusFleet.com offers an array of pupil transportation videos — from school bus safety PSAs to training material to funny bus-related clips.

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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

Incentive for school bus seat belts signed into law

The Connecticut governor approves a measure that cuts the sales tax on school buses equipped with three-point belts — but does not make them mandatory.

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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

Michigan bill would outsource non-instructional labor

The legislation would require the outsourcing of all non-instructional support services in public school districts for contracts of $20,000 or more, typically food, janitorial and transportation services.

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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

Vermont becomes 27th state to ban texting while driving

The new law, effective June 1, prohibits drivers of all ages from texting. It imposes a $100 penalty for the first violation and a $250 penalty for repeat violations that occur within a two-year period.

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Safetyby StaffJune 3, 2010

6-year-old dies in school bus crash

The bus drove off the right side of the road, struck a utility pole and rolled over. One student was killed in the Ohio crash; the driver and six other passengers were injured.

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Managementby StaffJune 3, 2010

C.E. White Co. to open Fort Valley facility

The school bus seat supplier's new 24,000-sq.-ft. satellite assembly plant will be geared toward servicing just-in-time deliveries and on-site support to the Blue Bird Body Co.

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Managementby StaffJune 2, 2010

BESI founder passes away

After working for a Wayne distributor doing warranty work and supplying parts to school bus operations, Bill Moore started his own company, Bus Equipment Sales, in his garage in 1975. He responded to a need for quality school bus upholstery.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2010

Districts to merge bus service

The two Illinois school districts will share buses and drivers. Officials expect the plan to save at least $200,000 over each of the next five years.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffJune 1, 2010

Obama calls for increased fuel efficiency for buses, trucks

Under a new presidential memorandum, stricter fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards for medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks will go into effect for model year 2014.

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Managementby StaffJune 1, 2010

NYC DOE proposes bus cuts for 7th, 8th graders

In light of a $500 million shortfall in state education funding, the Department of Education says it has no choice but to cut bus services. Parents strongly oppose the plan.

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