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Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Michigan District Rolls Out School Bus Tracking App, New Routing Feature

Wayne-Westland Community Schools adopts Synovia Solutions’ “Here Comes the Bus” app and its new routing feature on its 87 buses.  

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 30, 2019

Several Students Injured After Michigan Charter Bus Overturns

More than a dozen passengers are taken to the hospital after the bus runs off the road and tips over on its side.

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Newsby StaffApril 26, 2019

School Bus Driver Credited With Preventing Injuries in Crash

When a pickup truck enters her lane of travel, Danielle Kennedy of Michigan honks her horn, swerves in a split second, and avoids impact. Twenty-five students are aboard at the time.

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School Transportation Veteran to Newspaper: Bus Driver Pay a Factor in Shortage

Michigan transportation consultant Kim Hooper responds to an article in a local newspaper on bus driver shortage to note that pay is a critical factor. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 22, 2019

Michigan Transportation Director Dies of Heart Attack

Mike Westbrook had worked for Portage Public Schools since 2002. He was "masterful at the logistics of creating bus routes," according to the district superintendent.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Michigan District Equips Students with Flashing Safety Reflectors

White Pigeon Community Schools purchases 400 flashing reflectors to improve school bus stop safety for students.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 13, 2018

Michigan Tabs 20% of VW Funds for New School Buses

Nearly $13 million of the state’s $64.8 million in mitigation plan funds will go toward replacing aging diesel school buses with new diesel-powered, electric, or other alt-fuel buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 2, 2018

2 Students Struck by Car While Trying to Board School Bus

The 19-year-old and 5-year-old Michigan students try to cross the street as their bus comes to a stop with its red lights activated when they are hit by a car. They receive non-life threatening injuries.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 23, 2018

School Bus Driver Honored for Helping Student’s Grandmother

Helen Johnson of Michigan is recognized by her company and the district she serves for checking on the student’s grandmother, who had fallen, and for staying until medical help arrived.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 16, 2018

Midwest Transit Acquires IC Bus Dealership in Michigan

The acquisition of Capital City International gives Midwest Transit Equipment the IC Bus distribution rights for all of Michigan.

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