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NEWS


14 Technology disrupts pre- conceived notions of routing, school rides


16 IC Bus unveils gas Type C bus at STN EXPO


Blue Bird unveils new CNG and latest propane models


18 McKinney-Vento homeless transportation updates going into effect


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20 National Safety Council calls for school bus 3-point seat belts


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21 EPA, NHTSA publish phase 2 GHG, fuel economy rules


23 Washington state director Allan Jones retires from industry


Diana Hollander assumes NASDPTS presidency


Over-the-air programming comes to school bus engines


COLUMNS


10 First Take by Ryan Gray Relishing in No. 1


24 Thought Leader by Kerry Somerville


Technology…What’s Next?


26 Thought Leader by Robert T. Pudlewski


The Evolution of School Bus Telematics


66 Publisher’s Corner by Tony Corpin Learn. Network. Content. Share.


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