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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 18, 2021

Driver Shortage is a Bump in the Road to Reopening

Driver shortage has been exacerbated during the pandemic. Health concerns, the difficulty in renewing expired licenses, and the challenge of attracting new drivers are significant factors.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson March 10, 2021

Boston School Bus Drivers, Transportation Staff Call for COVID Vaccines, Testing

The staff members hold a rally to demand more COVID-related safety measures, in addition to restoration of full pay and benefits as Massachusetts schools reopen.

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NewsFebruary 9, 2021

Virginia District School Bus Drivers Receive COVID Vaccine

Pittsylvania County Schools hosts an event giving preference to its elderly employees, including school bus drivers, to get the first dose of the vaccine.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 25, 2021

Signs of Hope as We Brave a New Year

Whether through advocacy or technology, in easy or tough times, success comes down to the incredibly dedicated people of this industry to bring us beyond hope and help all schoolchildren safely access an education every day.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 4, 2021

Kim Frye’s People Skills Bolster Team During Tough Times

The Florida transportation director sprang into action when the pandemic hit, forging invaluable connections with her employees. She has also significantly improved safety and attendance.

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NewsDecember 23, 2020

BESI Introduces Barrier Designed to Safeguard Against COVID

The Zone Defense Panel is designed to separate the school bus into zones, promoting social distancing and provide an added measure of safety for bus drivers.

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NewsDecember 23, 2020

Most Popular Blog, Facebook Posts of 2020

Posts on the challenges faced by school bus companies in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and a therapy dog boosting staff morale for one school district drew the most attention on SBF's blog and social media.

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NewsDecember 17, 2020

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Stories of 2020

Feature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2020 included coverage of new onboard safety practices amid COVID-19 and strategies for training and staff management.

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NewsDecember 10, 2020

Study: Masks, Open Windows on Buses Reduce Potentially Infectious Particles

Not-for-profit MITRE’s research shows that opening windows, using fans can reduce exhaled airborne particles on the bus by up to 84%. Simply wearing a mask can reduce particle spread by 50% or more.

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NewsDecember 9, 2020

North Carolina District Adopts Suite of School Bus Safety, Fleet Tracking Solutions

Iredell-Statesville School District will use CalAmp’s Bus Guardian to safeguard against COVID-19 and the Here Comes the Bus app for fleet tracking and student safety.

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