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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 4, 2019

2 States Consider Doubling School Bus Passing Fines

Ohio and West Virginia lawmakers introduce bills that would double fines for the violation and increase the amount of time a motorist’s license is suspended. The bills also include provisions on cameras.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 20, 2018

School Transportation Pioneer Paul Stewart Passes Away

Paul T. Stewart, former state director of West Virginia, founding member of prominent pupil transportation organizations, and mentor to many, passes away at age 100.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 25, 2018

Training for Staff, Public Targeted During School Bus Safety Week

Districts, school bus companies, and suppliers hold refresher training, partner with law enforcement, and advocate for key legislation.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 9, 2018

West Virginia District Demonstrates New School Bus Safety Features

Kanawha County Schools holds two demonstrations for students, parents, and the public to unveil a new safety lighting system and other technology, and to dispense safety advice. 

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2018

School Bus Drivers Honored for Assisting Motorists in Car Crash

The five West Virginia drivers and a school nurse receive certificates from their county board of education for tending to three motorists whose car hydroplaned and rolled over.

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Newsby StaffOctober 4, 2017

School Bus Crossing Light Allowed in West Virginia

West Virginia is the 16th state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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Newsby StaffDecember 28, 2016

School Bus Driver Protects Woman in Domestic Violence Situation

Shane Evans of West Virginia helps a woman who boards his bus when she is followed on board by a man who is threatening her. He is able to get the man to leave, speed off, and contact police. 

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMarch 29, 2016

Bill Boosts Stop-arm Enforcement in West Virginia

The governor signs legislation that increases penalties for illegally passing a school bus. It also allows for the owner of the vehicle to be charged even if the driver can’t be identified.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserDecember 3, 2015

West Virginia district testing electrical extended school bus stop arm

Kanawha County Schools is testing an electric-powered extended stop arm that may become a more consistent upgrade to the current air-powered version it uses on 10 of its buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonOctober 13, 2015

Southeastern States conference heads to West Virginia

The event that brings together pupil transportation professionals from 14 states in the Southeast will be held in Charleston in July 2016.

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