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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 14, 2019

Micro Bird Expands Capacity in New G5 Bus

The Type A school bus manufacturer's G5 can now accommodate 36 passengers. Those equipped with wheelchair lifts have room for six passengers with wheelchairs and three additional passengers. 

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ArticlesCover Storyby Nicole SchlosserApril 2, 2019

New Low-Floor School Bus Delivers Independence, Smoother Ride

Collins Bus Corp.’s Low-Floor Bus features a ramp that enables faster, lift-free boarding for students in wheelchairs. Customers report increased comfort and empowerment through the ability to board with and sit near other students.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2019

AMF-Bruns Launches 2nd Annual Award for Special-Needs School Bus Drivers

The securement equipment supplier will honor a special-needs driver for standout service for the second year in a row. The winner will receive $1,000.

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StatisticsJanuary 31, 2019

Special-Needs Survey 2019

Nearly half of respondents reported that the percentage of their passengers who have special needs increased compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, nearly one-quarter of survey participants said driver and aide shortage is their top challenge.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson January 8, 2019

New Transportation Technology Tools for 2019

Illuminated safety products, driver training solutions, a video surveillance system, and an artificial intelligence-powered stop arm are just some of the options to look for in the new year.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2019

Take Part in School Bus Fleet’s Special-Needs Survey

The survey covers such topics as student ridership, driver pay, and special-needs bus equipment.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2018

AMF-Bruns Honors Special-Needs School Bus Driver

Tammy Cummings, a bus driver and safety trainer for Greenville County (S.C.) Schools, is the winner of the first AMF-Bruns National Special-Needs School Bus Driver Of The Year Award.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 2, 2018

Grandfather Builds School Bus Costume for Grandson in Wheelchair

Gary Mompher of Ohio creates the cardboard Halloween costume, which fits over 5-year-old Blake Mompher’s wheelchair. It includes custom lettering and four red lights.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 1, 2018

Mayoral Candidate Pays for Special-Needs Student's Ride to School During Bus Strike

Dee Dee Whitman, a mayoral candidate for Providence, Rhode Island, sees a story about a student who uses a wheelchair having to miss school due to a driver strike. She pays for a van to take him to school the following day. 

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 10, 2018

Special-Needs Students Safely Evacuated as School Bus Catches Fire

Fourteen students are on board when fire breaks out. The bus team begins the evacuation, and neighbors step in to help.

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