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Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2019

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2019

News that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website this year covered a serious school bus crash in Indiana, illegal bus passing, and recognition of drivers' heroic actions and service.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson October 21, 2019

Motorist Convicted in Indiana Crash that Killed 3 Students

Alyssa Shepherd is found guilty of three counts of felony reckless homicide, a felony count of criminal recklessness, and a misdemeanor count of passing a school bus causing injury when the stop arm is extended.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson October 10, 2019

School Bus Safety Ramps Up Amid Increased Stop-Arm Running Incidents

Stop-arm cameras, partnerships with law enforcement for increased traffic patrol, and public safety campaigns are just some of the measures school districts are taking to ensure the yellow bus is the safest mode of transportation for students. Lawmakers are also introducing several federal and state safety bills.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 29, 2019

Arizona, Pennsylvania Districts to Roll Out School Bus Tracking App

Florence Unified School District #1 and Boyertown Area School District partner with technology solutions supplier CalAmp to roll out the “Here Comes the Bus” app on their buses.

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Readers’ 2 Cents on Paying Teachers to Drive a School Bus

Some readers welcomed the idea, saying it’s out-of-the-box thinking. Others expressed concerns about current bus drivers losing opportunities to pick up extra hours for more pay.

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VideosAugust 16, 2019

Michigan City Area Schools Sings ‘Stop When the Arm is Out’

Michigan City (Ind.) Area Schools' transportation department, also known as the "stop-arm singers," recreate The Supremes' famous "Stop in the Name of Love."

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 8, 2019

Indiana Continues School Bus Stop-Arm Running Crackdown

Gov. Eric Holcomb announces $380,000 in grant funding for increased traffic enforcement near school bus stops across the state and a judge requires stop-arm runners in one county to appear in court.

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Newsby StaffAugust 5, 2019

Indiana Approves Over $3M for New School Buses

The state releases its first round of Volkswagen settlement funds, approving the purchase of 82 new school buses for 16 school districts.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 1, 2019

Indiana District Launches Transit Bus Pilot

Beginning Aug. 5, Indianapolis Public Schools will grant all its high school students free access to the city’s transit bus system in an effort to cut the district's transportation costs.

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Getting a Glimpse Into the World of the Yellow Bus

Submissions to our annual photo contest provide yet more evidence of the fact that the pupil transporter is so much more than “just a bus driver.” There are so many talented people — and not just drivers — in this profession.

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