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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2024

Transportant and RWC Group Announce Collaboration for Safer Student Transportation

With Transportant systems already operational in more than 2,000 school buses across 14 states and 78 schools, RWC Group will facilitate the installation of the technology into new or existing buses.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 23, 2024

Grote Industries Names New Star Safety Technologies Regional Sales Manager

Gunther Hochapfel boasts more than 18 years of safety tech expertise that he’s expected to leverage in his new role.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2024

New York Association Urges Motorists to Stop for School Buses

Operation Safe Stop Day on April 25 is an opportunity for the New York Association for Pupil Transportation to raise awareness about school bus safety.

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 19, 2024

NSTA Returns to Capitol Hill to Promote School Bus Safety

The National School Transportation Association convened on Capitol Hill for the 2024 Bus-ln, urging legislative action on illegal school bus passing. Advocates engaged in more than 85 meetings, pushing for support of HR 3998. Events included receptions and meetings with representatives, emphasizing student safety. The initiative underscores NSTA's commitment to addressing critical transportation issues.

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SponsoredMarch 15, 2024

Rolling Remembrance [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses a memorial bus ride in remembrance of a Tennessee school bus driver. Plus, an interview with Alfred Karam of Shenendehowah Central Schools in New York! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation. 

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 12, 2024

Three Children, Bus Driver Among Dead in Illinois Crash

The NTSB has dispatched a team to investigate the fiery crash, which claimed the lives of all aboard the 2020 Ford cutaway passenger vehicle, as well as the driver of a semi-truck.

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 2, 2024

Tennessee Bus Drivers Roll in Remembrance of Aleita Gladson

More than 100 school buses participated in a memorial procession honoring a Hawkins County Schools bus driver who died after a pickup truck crossed into her lane and struck her oncoming bus.

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Newsby Christy GrimesFebruary 27, 2024

February 2024: SBF Incident and Crime Report Roundup

A roundup of news about recent incidents involving school buses, including a woman arrested for hitting a student crossing the street to load a school bus, a bus driver accused of attempting to meet a teen for inappropriate activities, and more.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattFebruary 26, 2024

Trip Sheet: Meeting a Hero in My Own Back Yard

I remain impressed by the matter-of-fact heroism that’s often demonstrated by school bus drivers like Deona Washington who are caught in these situations where the best of us might lose our cool and panic. But, then again, bus drivers are a unique breed.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 21, 2024

Missouri Fire Department Gets Donated Bus from Durham School Services

The bus will be used for safety training by firefighters with California Rural Fire Department in Missouri.

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