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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 10, 2020

N.Y. Contractor to Convert 5 Diesel School Buses to Electric

Logan Bus Co. is working with electric vehicle charging solutions provider Amply Power to convert the buses to electric and put them on the road in September 2020.

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ArticlesJanuary 22, 2020

As Performance Testing Recommendation Is Handed Down, A New York District Shares Success

A fatal Iowa school bus fire spurred the NTSB to recommend that physical performance tests be mandated for all school bus drivers. A New York school district details the success it has seen as a result of requiring the testing.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 21, 2020

New York Student Transportation Veteran Runs for State Senate

Mike Martucci, the former owner and founder of Quality Bus Service and past president of the New York School Bus Contractors Association, announces his bid for a spot in the state Legislature.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 9, 2020

N.Y. Governor Vetoes Employee Provision Protection Bill for School Bus Drivers

Senate Bill 6208 would have protected the seniority rights, wages, and benefits of the state’s school bus drivers.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson January 8, 2020

PHOTOS: Pupil Transportation in Pictures — Fall/Winter 2019

An educational school bus safety display, snowy school bus yards, and a bus stopping for a moose to cross the road are among the captivating photo submissions from industry personnel and those from the Snapshots department in recent issues of School Bus Fleet.

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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 StaffDecember 12, 2019

School Bus Driver Starts ‘Embrace the Vest’ Campaign

Eirene Farias, a bus driver for the Brewster (N.Y.) Central School District, uses her crafting skills to personalize her safety vest and those of her coworkers. The decorated vests also engage students.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2019

New York Contractor, District Roll Out 4 Electric School Buses

The new buses for Suffolk Transportation and Bay Shore Union Free School District are part of the first production line series of electric models from Blue Bird.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 21, 2019

New N.Y. Law Requires School Bus Safety Component in Driver’s Ed, Testing

The law mandates at least one question about school bus safety on the written test for general driver’s license applicants and coverage of the topic in the state’s pre-licensing driver's education course.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 4, 2019

NAPT Conference Spotlights Teamwork, Inclusiveness

Creating an age-inclusive workplace culture, the importance of effective teams, and sharing knowledge were key discussions during the Sunday keynotes and sessions.

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