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School Bus Fleet BlogJune 17, 2016

'Phemie' Brightened School Bus Rides

For years, Margaret “Phemie” Hunka waved and held up signs for students riding buses by her home in Alberta. Her daughter-in-law, school bus driver Debbie Hunka, shares a tribute to Phemie, who died last year.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

School Bus Driver Charged With Speeding

Police in Ontario conduct a traffic enforcement operation in an area identified as a trouble spot. A school bus with children on board is among the vehicles stopped.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2016

School Bus Stop-Arm Fines Doubled in British Columbia

A review found that the province’s previous fine, $167 for a first offense, was one of the lowest in Canada and was not enough to deter illegal passing of school buses.

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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2016

Trans Tech Honors Canadian School Bus Dealer

The manufacturer presented its inaugural Distinguished Dealer Award to Western Canada Bus of Edmonton, Alberta.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 28, 2016

Canadian Conference Covers Alt-Fuels, Technology for School Buses

Insights on fuel options, practical ideas for Wi-Fi on school buses, and an inspiring Olympian were among the standouts at the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 8, 2016

Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference to Educate, Entertain Attendees

The biennial event will be held April 16 to 21 in Winnipeg. Sessions will cover such topics as Canadian standards, special needs, and alternative fuels.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 3, 2016

Weather stations in bus yards help guide Ontario operation

Huron Perth Student Transportation Services has had nine weather stations installed at its bus operators’ facilities, which has helped in making more informed decisions on bus service and school closures.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2016

Thomas Built Buses reveals new tech training dates

Three sessions of Thomas Built Institute Service Training will be offered in 2016, including a new Canadian edition.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Thomas McMahonJanuary 26, 2016

Are severe stop-arm fines effective?

Setting stop-arm fine amounts that drivers will take seriously is important. But if the penalties become too steep, do they become ineffective? For example, Iowa has seen more violations pleaded down or dismissed since increasing fines.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJanuary 5, 2016

Police: Teen steals school bus, ‘cruises’ with friends

According to police in Hamilton, Ontario, the bus was stolen by a youth who needed a ride home, and then he took it for a joyride a week later.

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