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ArticlesNovember 3, 2016

Collaborative Shares Data, Saves Money

The Ohio Shared Services Collaborative received a $1.76 million Straight A grant from the Ohio Department of Education to help school districts save money through shared services and bus rerouting.

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StatisticsNovember 1, 2016

School District Survey 2016

Our 2016 survey of school district transportation departments found that 90% of respondents had a shortage of school bus drivers. Meanwhile, more than three-fifths of districts surveyed raised driver pay this year.

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Newsby StaffOctober 26, 2016

Transportation Manager Uses CPR Training to Save School Bus Driver’s Life

Terriel Price of Houston Independent School District uses her CPR, first aid, and cardiopulmonary training, provided by the district’s transportation department, after driver Liliam Lemus falls ill.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 29, 2016

EPA Offers Another $7M in School Bus Rebates

Rebates for purchasing new school buses to replace older models range from $15,000 to $25,000 per bus.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 14, 2016

Creative Bus Sales Acquires National Bus Sales & Leasing

Note: An earlier version of this story, based on a press release, did not specify that the company acquired by Creative Bus Sales is National Bus Sales & Leasing. The separate and unrelated company National Bus Sales was not acquired. We regret any confusion this caused.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 12, 2016

School Bus Driver Killed, 15 Students Injured in Crash at Airport

Kari Chopper is preparing to leave the Denver International Airport when she apparently makes a wrong turn, crashes into a pillar, and is killed. Fifteen students and three coaches are injured in the crash.  

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ArticlesAugust 24, 2016

6 Tips for Stepping Up Driver Recruitment

With a heightened shortage of bus drivers, Salem-Keizer Public Schools overhauls its approach to recruitment. Collaborating with other district departments, developing an attractive brand, and streamlining the hiring process are key steps.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2016

NTSB to Hold Back-to-School Safety Event

The event will feature demonstrations on school bus safety, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and child safety seats to help families prepare for the new school year.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2016

Kansas Issues School Bus Safety Message as Students Return to School

The Kansas State Department of Education informs the public about how to keep kids safe as they make their way to and from school buses.

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Newsby StaffAugust 2, 2016

Georgia Issues Back-to-School Bus Safety Message

The Georgia Department of Education urges motorists to use caution when approaching school buses and to brush up on school bus safety rules.

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