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September 2012 ON THE COVER:
While the exterior of today’s school buses have not changed much, the interior has in terms of technology. Te tools available to school bus operators allow for increased efficiency to stretch transportation budgetary dollars, and they enhance the pedigree of the safest vehicle on the road. Read what transporters want and what companies have in terms of solutions.
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How Technology Drives Safety & Efficiency
◗ What readers say they want, need out of transportation technology
◗ How innovative solutions are solving today’s challenges
◗ How technology is being used for back-to-school ops
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Features: Readers Weigh In on
New Technology p. 34 Results from our technology survey show the products, tools and solutions student transporters are using or what they’d like to use. Plus, companies showcase their solutions.
The Complexity of Offering a Simple Solution p. 46 Alternative-fuel manufacturers increase research and development on drive trains to
meet the growing needs of operators
How Technology Is Driving the Industry p. 54 2012 STN EXPO attendees learn from each other in educational sessions while they
wrap their heads around the technological advances in new school buses
Our team truly believes that in the school bus industry, safety is everyone's business. The Child Check-Mate System will help to ensure that drivers perform their daily check outs at the end of their route. Our strong commitment to the security of children is our motivation for every system we build.
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