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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson January 7, 2020

5 New Technology Offerings for Pupil Transportation

Integrated mirrors with driver alert LEDs, an artificial intelligence-powered stop-arm camera system, and heavy-duty wheelchair tie-downs were some of the latest technology options showcased at the NAPT trade show on Nov. 5 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 7, 2020

Students, Community Raise Funds for Extended Stop Arms

The group of Maine students, with support from school staff and community members, is working to raise nearly $33,000 to add 15 extended stop arms to buses on routes with the highest number of illegal passing incidents.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 2, 2020

Ohio Law Enforcement, Pupil Transporters Question Removal of Front License Plate Requirement

Some pupil transportation officials in the state back law enforcement's safety concerns about a plan to stop requiring front license plates on vehicles. They cite a reduced chance of identifying stop-arm runners.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserDecember 31, 2019

5 Questions: Keith Dreiling on Sharing School Bus Safety Passion, Data

Keith Dreiling, the state director of the Kansas Department of Education School Bus Safety Unit, discusses his passion for student safety and the changes that the department's renowned loading and unloading survey has undergone under his tenure.

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School Bus Fleet BlogDecember 20, 2019

Remembering Makayla

A school bus safety product supplier reflects on safety awareness on the eight-year anniversary of the death of Makayla Strahle, who was struck while crossing the street after exiting her bus.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2019

Pro-Vision Stop-Arm Camera Approved for Use in Pennsylvania

The Pro-Vision HD Dual-Lens Stop-Arm Camera is designed to capture video evidence of vehicles that illegally pass stopped buses with their stop arms extended and lights flashing.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson December 19, 2019

Indiana Motorist Gets 4 Years in Prison for Fatal Crash

Alyssa Shepherd of Indiana is sentenced to four years in prison, three years of house arrest and three years of probation, and will have her driver’s license suspended for 10 years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

Editor's Picks 2019: Photo Galleries of the Year

School Bus Fleet’s standout web content in 2019 included two photo galleries showcasing National School Bus Safety Week celebrations and an Iowa conference highlighting emergency planning.

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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2019

News that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website this year covered a serious school bus crash in Indiana, illegal bus passing, and recognition of drivers' heroic actions and service.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson December 17, 2019

1 Student Killed, Another Injured in 2 Md. School Bus-Related Crashes

One student is killed after being hit hit by a school bus and another is injured after being struck by a passing vehicle while trying to board his school bus, officials say.

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