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September 08, 2008

Alberta Pupil Transportation ‘At a Breaking Point,’ Report Says

CALGARY, Alberta (Sept. 3, 2008) — School transportation needs to change, according to provincial school boards association.

STN EXPO 2008 Re-Cap:

Missed the show?
Revisit Peter Lawrence's presentation on dealing with the media [PDF].

Dress Code: Contractor Launches Uniform Policy

HOLLIS, N.H. (Sep 3, 2008) - Security, not male driver's sundress, led to new policy.

STA Rewards College-Bound Seniors

WALL, N.J. (Sep 3, 2008) - A total of 107 students from 17 Pennsylvania school districts applied for award.

Transportation Company Sponsors Sleep Apnea Program

WAUKEHSA, Wis. (Sep 3, 2008) - Sleep apnea can lead to driver fatigue and dangerous situations.

Blue Bird, Navistar Order Recalls

(Aug 25, 2008) - Companies have set up phone numbers to facilitate recall.

Non-School Bus Drivers Face Similar Standards Under New Law

MENDOTA HEIGHTS, Minn. (Aug 25, 2008) - Minnesota bans cell phones, introduces more pre-hire regulations in new policy for Type III drivers.

NAPT Announces 2010 Conference Plans

ALBANY, N.Y. (Aug 22, 2008) - Annual show to be held in the Rose City of Portland, Ore.

NHTSA Teaches What Not to Do with Child Restraints

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aug 20, 2008) - Georgia-based expert teaches school bus operators about transporting the youngest students.

Changes Needed to HOV Lane Markings, NTSB Says

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug 20, 2008) - Agency proposes changes to the kind of signs that may have contributed to deaths in a motorcoach crash last year.

School Board Rejects Ads on Buses
Sep 5, 2008. LAS VEGAS

For First, Fewer Complaints This Year
Sep 5, 2008. COLUMBIA, Mo.

No Ads for Buses, Ads for Trucks Possible
Sep 4, 2008. LAS VEGAS

13-Year-Old Charged After Stealing School Bus
Sep 4, 2008. LOUISVILLE, Ky.

School Bus Driver in Fatal Crash Sentenced
Sep 3, 2008. CALGARY, Alberta

School Bus Driver Honored for Dedication
Sep 3, 2008. POINT PLEASANT, W.Va.

Indian School Bus Runs Down Students
Sep 3, 2008. NEW DELHI, India

District Reviewing Bus Policy After Kindergartner Left at Wrong Stop
Sep 3, 2008. NAPLES, Fla.

Bahamas to Look at School Busing
Sep 2, 2008. NASSAU, Bahamas

Mom Forces Board of Education to Add More Routes
Sep 2, 2008. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.

Copper Thieves Keep School Buses From Rolling
Sep 2, 2008. DALLAS

District Sells Bus Sponsorships, Not Ads
Sep 2, 2008. BOULDER, Colo.

Chinese Private Schools Raise School Bus Faires
Sep 2, 2008. SHANGHAI, China

School District Takes Steps to Meet Gustav
Sep 2, 2008. VICKSBURG, Miss.

Texas Driver Reprimanded for Turning off the AC
Sep 2, 2008. CROSBY, Texas

Bus Route Changes Effect Some Drivers’ Salaries
Aug 29, 2008. ORANGE, Va.

School Transportation Costs to Rise in Malta Aug 29, 2008. Malta

Arrest of School Bus Driver Was Mistaken Identity
Aug 29, 2008. HAINES CITY, Fla.

Texas District's Buses Roll With Ads
Aug 29, 2008. HUMBLE, Texas

School Bus Fees Expected to Double in Dubai Aug 28, 2008. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates

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Feature Articles in September 2008

Green EXPO-sed
Environmental issues, training opportunities highlight the 15th STN North American EXPO Conference & Trade Show in Reno

The National Incident Management System
Schools will soon be required to follow a chain of communication during emergencies

A 2010 Funding Odyssey
Emissions from new school buses are getting cleaner, but at what cost?