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Newsby Wes PlattAugust 4, 2022

U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski and Staffers Killed in Indiana Crash

Walorski, who helped champion the Stop for School Buses Act (STOP Act), was mourned by the National School Transportation Association. NSTA leaders remembered her as compassionate and kind.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattAugust 1, 2022

With Patience and Tolerance, Occasional Chaos Can Be Rewarding

Disruptive behavior, sometimes caused by these summer breaks, is on the rise and can prove particularly challenging during the first six weeks of the school year, Brooke Garcia said. In those instances, “the driver needs to the thermostat in the bus, rather than the thermometer.”

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VideosAugust 1, 2022

Over the Falls [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps the National School Transportation Association's annual meeting and convention in Niagara Falls.

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Newsby Wes PlattJuly 27, 2022

Ohio Contractor Terry Thomas Joins NSTA's Hall of Fame

Thomas, who runs Community Bus Service, was among the award recipients during the National School Transportation Association's convention banquet.

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Photo GalleriesJuly 26, 2022

PHOTOS: NSTA 2022 Annual Meeting Update

Ahead of the awards and installation banquet, NSTA hosted a President's Dinner block party and held panel discussions on school bus fleet electrification and special needs transportation.

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Newsby Wes PlattJuly 25, 2022

Could “Under the Hood” Exemption Become Permanent?

Advocates with the National School Transportation Association are asking for a 5-year exemption for school bus drivers seeking their commercial driver's license. If that's approved, a push for more permanent legislation may be on the horizon.

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Photo GalleriesJuly 25, 2022

PHOTOS: NSTA Electric School Bus Street Fair

The World Resources Institute sponsored the electric-battery school bus "street fair" to kick off the annual meeting and conference of the National School Transportation Association in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Manufacturers on display included IC Bus, MicroBird, Lion Electric, and BYD.

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NewsJuly 21, 2022

NSTA Annual Meeting Readies for Roll Out

The event kicks off July 24 with an electric school bus "street fair" and continues through July 27. School Bus Fleet is the convention's exclusive media sponsor for 2022.

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VideosJuly 11, 2022

When September Ends [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the FMCSA's decision to once again extend the "under-the-hood" waiver for school bus drivers testing for their CDLs.

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VideosJuly 4, 2022

Fair Care [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses a push for the Treasury Department to assure that contracted school bus drivers get the same Affordable Care Act benefits as those directly employed by school districts.

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