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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 15, 2021

New to Electric School Bus Adoption? Experienced Operators Share 6 Tips

Two school districts and one bus company weigh in on lessons learned during operation. They recommend planning to expand infrastructure, keeping range and charging in mind, and prioritizing driver training.

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NewsAugust 10, 2020

Minnesota to Invest Up to $3M in Electric School Buses

The VW mitigation settlement money will fund for one to two electric school bus pilots each in four regions of the state.

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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 26, 2020

Some of the Best Lessons Come From Our Peers

Training and continuing education presented by those who are experts in their field can expand our knowledge. But don’t discount what you might learn from the person sitting right next to you.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson January 29, 2020

PHOTOS: Special-Needs Student Transporters in Action

In honor of our February 2020 special-needs issue, check out these photo submissions and those from previous stories highlighting special-needs transporters and the important aspects of their job.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 16, 2020

Minnesota Driver Evacuates Students Before School Bus Catches Fire

The driver is transporting students to a basketball game when he sees smoke entering the bus. He is able to safely evacuate all of the students before the bus catches fire.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 8, 2020

Minnesota District Adds AbiliTrax System to Transit Van

Rochester Public Schools equips the van with the AbiliTrax Shift N Step, a dual-entry system to provide transportation service to ambulatory students and those who use wheelchairs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2019

School Districts in 4 More States Adopt Bus Tracking App

Districts in New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Virginia are rolling out the technology solutions supplier's “Here Comes the Bus” app.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 19, 2019

Minnesota Sheriff, Firefighter Safely Stop Runaway School Bus

Deputy Eric Diekmann and local firefighter Greg Meyer stop the bus after the bus driver reportedly suffers a medical emergency that causes him to drive on the wrong side of the highway.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2019

School Bus Drivers Honored At Minnesota Association Conference

Six of the state’s school bus drivers receive awards for their dedication and years of service.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 11, 2019

Safe Fleet Demos Predictive Stop Arm in Indianapolis

The safety solutions supplier unveils its Predictive Stop Arm and Right-Hand Danger Zone protection systems in a demonstration at this year’s STN Expo.

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