Inside


Symptom disclosure for drivers


Bus sanitizing reminder for drivers


Seating charts for contact tracing


Contactless card scanning


Special Report


The best student ridership authorization solution available


16 Expressing Value to Employees Mechanics shared that while they appreciate higher pay rates, there are other factors that contribute to their


satisfaction in the workplace.


Sections 8 Feedback 12 Online


14 Trends in School Bus Facilities


34 Ad Index 36 Marketplace


16


Columns


10 Editor’s Take by Ryan Gray Making Space for Employees


18 Thought Leader by 512.686.2360


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6 School Transportation News • FEBRUARY 2021


Robert T. Pudlewski The Upcoming Technician Shortage


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38 Publisher’s Corner by


Tony Corpin Technology Adoption During a Pandemic


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