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Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 9, 2025

5 Questions: First Student on Driver Recruitment, Retention & Contracting

Join us for a conversation with First Student’s COO as we talk all things student transportation drivers, including how they attract and retain an engaged and skilled workforce, and the role of contractors in a changing industry.

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ArticlesApril 8, 2025

A 50-Year Impact: Susan Moorehead on the Role of School Bus Drivers

With over 50 years of bus driving experience, 31 years in management, and an optimistic outlook for the future, Susan Moorehead reflects on the importance of school bus drivers and the impact they can have on a student’s life.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 27, 2025

Durham Drivers Get Non-Profit Help for Certification Costs

Durham Public Schools Foundation is ensuring that 50 new school bus drivers don't have to pay out of pocket for testing before getting behind the wheel.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 19, 2025

Tips for Managing Angry Parents

Dealing with a perturbed parent? Follow these tips for handling conflict amid emotionally charged situations on the school bus and find solutions to de-escalate.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 14, 2025

Bus Driver Pat King Recognized for Life-Saving CPR Response

Here's some feel-good news: A Durham School Services driver was given the Frontline Hero Award for saving the life of her bus monitor during a medical emergency. Here's what happened.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettFebruary 27, 2025

Metal Strike, Crisis Averted: One Bus Driver’s Calm Response Under Pressure

A projectile on the road, a bus with students, and a heroic driver — hear Stewart O’Leary, a school bus driver in Washington, recount a terrifying hit from a piece of metal while driving.

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Minnesota Helps School Bus Drivers Feel the Love
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettFebruary 21, 2025

Minnesota’s Way of Helping School Bus Drivers Feel the Love

This northern Midwest state’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day is more than a celebration — it’s a showcase of community, gratitude, and warmth. Here’s a peek at the history and how one family-run bus company keeps the good vibes flowing all year long.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 10, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Rose Lee

Meet one of many inspiring faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Rose Lee, a publicist-turned-transportation director in California, shares her experience as a Black woman and how we can all work together to create inclusive spaces for all.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 5, 2025

Celebrating Black Voices in Student Transportation: Mario Ross

Meet just one of many incredible faces behind the bus as we honor Black History Month. Mario Ross, a school bus driver from Kentucky, shares his experience as gay Black man in society and what steps transportation teams can make to create safe spaces for all.

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New York City School Bus Telematics
Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 22, 2024

New York City Improves Road Safety with Required Telematics

The Big Apple is now using telematics to make its roads safer for students and the public. With 10,000 school buses equipped with the technology, it is one of the largest groups of government-owned vehicles using the technology.

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