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A black SUV stops behind a yellow school bus with its stop arms extended and red lights flashing in a residential neighborhood, indicating children may be boarding or exiting the bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 7, 2025

Minnesota Grant Offers School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras​

Minnesota’s final round of Stop Arm Camera grants will equip 18 more districts with enforcement technology, aiming to reduce violations and keep students safe during daily bus trips.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 4, 2025

Need a Free Stop Arm? BusGates Has You Covered for Distracted Driving Awareness Month

In a new pilot program, BusGates is offering one free LED stop arm extension to schools across the U.S. during April in recognition of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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NSTA Advocacy in ActionApril 3, 2025

NSTA Alarmed by NHTSA Illegal Passing Study Results

Illegal school bus passing remains a dangerous issue. A national survey reveals the reasons, sparking renewed efforts for a public awareness campaign.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 25, 2025

Videos Show Close Calls from Illegal Stop-Arm Passings

BusPatrol and other recent video footage shows too many close calls from illegal school bus passings. These clips help raise awareness about the ongoing issue that is spread across the U.S.

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School Bus Safety Act Returns
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 11, 2025

School Bus Safety Act Tries Again

Congressman Cohen and Tammy Duckworth reintroduce the school bus safety act that has been in and out of consideration since 2018.

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Newsby StaffDecember 24, 2024

Sound Off: SBF Readers Respond to Propane, Safety, History & Student Behavior

Not much gets folks as passionate as they are about school bus and student safety. Here are some recent reader comments about reducing illegal passing, loading safety, and equipment, as well as requests for the larger industry in regard to propane products.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 22, 2024

Verra Mobility Toolkit Boosts Awareness for National School Bus Safety Week

Verra Mobility announces a new toolkit to help schools and communities Zero In on School Bus Safety, with a focus on stopping illegal passings.

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NSTA Advocacy in ActionSeptember 27, 2024

Intense Focus on Curbing Illegal School Bus Passings Urgently Needed in Next Congress [NSTA Advocacy in Action]

With a lack of legislative action overshadowed by election turmoil, the NSTA advocates for intensified focus on the rising safety concern of stop-arm infractions, bolstered by recent survey data showing a troubling uptick in violations.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2024

Now Online: September 2024 Digital Edition of School Bus Fleet

The seventh issue of 2024 highlights a longtime transportation director, the benefits of electric school buses, and more.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2024

A Decade of Data: U.S. School Bus Crash Statistics Unveiled

Despite the grim statistic of over 100 deaths a year, school bus crashes are on the decline, historical data shows.

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