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Investigations are underway and an arrest was made in unrelated school bus thefts in Oklahoma, Michigan and Louisiana in recent weeks. In at least two of the incidents, the keys were reportedly in the ignition when the buses were stolen.
Read More →Intervention doesn't have to mean using physical force. Calling dispatch for help, stopping and securing the bus, and giving orders to the students are key steps in responding.
Read More →School districts in the state can’t charge families for transportation to and from school, under a bill signed by Gov. Mitch Daniels. The legislation arose after annual bus fees of up to $475 were implemented in Franklin Township last year.
Read More →Details on the requirements in the settlement. Plus, a look at what New York law says about idling.
Read More →The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is allocating over $1.7 million to replace the state’s aging diesel buses with new, cleaner diesel, propane, or natural gas models.
Read More →This survey is sent to executives and managers at school bus contractor companies. The survey includes information on driver wage and manager salary, driver shortage, bus purchasing and alternative fuels, among other topics.
Read More →Harris County School District in Georgia recognized Sandy Sturges for her 45 years (so far) driving a school bus for students in Hamilton.
Read More →Threat response was the hot topic at the OPTA training event, which included a live demonstration with a SWAT team.
Read More →Brad Miller, who works for Durham School Services’ Indianapolis location, and Ian Moulaison at Stock Transportation in Halifax, Nova Scotia, earn the certification.
Read More →The IC Bus parent will collaborate with truck maker JAC to distribute, design and develop school buses in China. Navistar exec John McKinney says that the company "is excited to be sharing our experience and school bus safety expertise with China."
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