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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

Sen. proposes cutting busing for Utah high school students

Although such a move has been made in other places, some officials disagree with the proposal, citing traffic congestion, safety and other concerns.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

District weighs options to reduce fuel costs

A Florida district’s finance advisory committee has reportedly asked district officials and students to calculate the cost-savings of running buses with less fuel in their tanks. While the move could improve fuel efficiency, it could also reduce operational efficiency.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

Anti-vandalism methods save $70 per window, deter damage to seats

Whittier school bus operation has implemented programs to deter vandalism to bus windows and seats....

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

2010 special-needs event to address timely topics

The National Conference and Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers will cover such issues as the challenging aspects of transporting students with special needs, seating support and occupant restraint, and how to avoid unintended consequences of reducing expenses.

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Articlesby Claire AtkinsonOctober 29, 2009

Restructuring Transportation for Tight Budgets

Districts across the country are facing budget cuts — sometimes drastic. Pupil transportation professionals are examining innovative ways to maintain current levels of service with significantly fewer dollars.

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ArticlesOctober 9, 2009

‘Making a List and Checking It Twice’: Subjecting Cost-Cutting Strategies to a Second Look

By the time you’re reading this issue of SCHOOL BUS FLEET, you’ve either been “living” change or anticipating it. The comments I’ve heard at su...

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

Fuel incentive program saves department $28K

WALLED LAKE, Mich. — At its back-to-school meeting last year, Walled Lake Consolidated School District’s transportation department implemented a fuel...

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Articlesby StaffOctober 1, 2009

What’s New in the Top 100?

New developments related to several of this year's largest school districts.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 2009

Heating Systems Help Reduce Emissions, Costs

Today’s engine heating systems available for the school bus segment help make vehicle start-up more efficient, reducing idle times and thus emissions ...

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Newsby StaffSeptember 15, 2009

Bell time shift could save $1.2M

In order to decrease transportation costs, which many school districts across the nation are being driven to do, Brevard District Schools turned to its bell times.

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