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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2015

Girl jumps from moving school bus

The Texas student had gotten into an argument with another student on the bus, hit the emergency exit button and jumped out onto the freeway, authorities say. She was not struck by any vehicles.

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a child sits on a school bus seat wearing a seat belt
ArticlesCover Storyby Thomas McMahonOctober 26, 2015

3-Point Belts on Buses: Real-World Experience Mitigates Most Concerns

Will students wear the seat belts or use them as weapons? Does the added cost lead to cuts in school bus service? And what about the impact on emergency evacuations? Transportation directors with years of three-point belt use on buses share insights.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Kansas Highway Patrol conducting school bus inspections

Troopers are checking buses statewide until the beginning of the school session to ensure the vehicles comply with safety regulations. They are inspecting the lights, emergency exits, tires, windshield wipers, fire extinguishers, first aid kits and emergency spill kits.

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Videosby StaffAugust 6, 2015

Alabama District's School Bus Information for Parents

Bobby Jackson, the transportation director for Madison (Ala.) City Schools, discusses school bus stop locations, routes, pick-up times, safe boarding and crossing practices and emergency procedures.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJuly 17, 2015

Southeastern conference covers driver training, emergency response

The event drew more than 130 delegates from 10 states to Arlington, Texas, where they held educational sessions in a convention center flanked by roller coasters and sports stadiums.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 24, 2015

School bus safety a key theme in Oregon conference

Emergency response, vehicle dynamics and crash prevention were among the topics covered during the Oregon Pupil Transportation Association’s annual gathering.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2015

ASV expands natural gas vehicle offerings

Westport’s CNG system, currently an option on Collins Type A school buses, will also be available for Allied Specialty Vehicles’ commercial buses and emergency vehicles.

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Newsby StaffApril 6, 2015

Special-needs student dropped off alone at wrong bus stop

The boy, who suffers seizures, missed getting off at his stop at his daycare center. He had wandered alone for about five minutes and did not have his emergency medication with him.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2015

District helps bus drivers get in shape

The Lebanon School District in New Hampshire started an exercise program for its bus drivers to help improve their health and their ability to help students in an emergency.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2014

Student helps save bus driver during emergency

Terence Reid Jr., an 8-year-old student in North Carolina, notices the driver isn’t able to move, calls on the radio for help and directs EMTs to their location. He is being recognized with an Outstanding Citizen award.

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