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Newsby Wes PlattFebruary 1, 2024

Ohio School Bus Task Force Stops Short of Seat-Belt Mandate

A working group formed after the fatal ejection of an 11-year-old boy from an Ohio school bus issued a report with 17 recommendations about driver training and safety related to school buses.

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Articlesby Wes PlattDecember 8, 2023

5 School Transportation Legislation Highlights of 2023

School Bus Fleet covered several legislative items of interest this year, from seat belts to illegal school bus passing.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 29, 2023

PHOTOS: SBFX's 2023 Return in Scottsdale

School Bus Fleet ConneX brings school bus operators and suppliers together to discuss emerging technology, as well as solutions to common problems for pupil transportation fleets.

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Newsby Wes PlattSeptember 9, 2023

Federal School Bus Seat Belt Legislation Gets New Proposal

Two U.S. senators - Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois - are putting forward the School Bus Safety Act, which would include federal requirements for seat belts on school buses.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2023

Seat Belts on the School Bus: Should Federal Law Require Them?

School Bus Fleet wants reader input about this critical safety issue. Is compartmentalization enough? Should federal government mandate seat belts aboard school buses?

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Newsby Wes PlattSeptember 1, 2023

Ohio Leaders Exploring Seat Belts and More in School Bus Safety

The fatal ejection of an 11-year-old student in a recent bus crash has renewed concerns about secure transportation.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattAugust 31, 2023

Trip Sheet: Evolution of Seat Belt Laws on U.S. School Buses

The journey of school bus seat belt regulations has involved a complex interplay of safety data, public perception, cost implications, and policy decisions.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesJanuary 9, 2023

5 Questions: NAPT’s Dr. Molly McGee-Hewitt on What Lies Ahead

In this interview with School Bus Fleet, McGee-Hewitt shares what challenges the NAPT hopes to address in the coming year, as well as which pupil-transportation-related issues are on her radar, and what she believes pupil transportation will look like five years from now.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 2, 2022

Innovations & Opportunities in Special Needs Transportation

For school buses transporting individuals with disabilities, proper securement is paramount to protect students' safety. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your fleet is safe and accessible.

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NewsNovember 10, 2021

BESI Secures Seat Mount Patent

The Ohio-based company designed the seat mount for special-needs students who have difficulty staying seated in other products.

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