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Two transportation directors shared during a recent webinar produced by School Transportation News how utilizing school bus Wi-Fi hotspots to keep students seated and engaged while on the bus creates a safer experience for both drivers and students. Go to
stnonline.com/go/c3 to read the full article.
What are the unexpected benefits of school bus Wi-Fi? Janet Ulrich, transportation director at @aurorak12 shares how onboarding with Kajeet SmartBus led to a 75 percent drop in disciplinary referrals within one school year. Twitter/@Kajeet
STN EXPO Indianapolis is this month. Join school transportation professionals and vendors from across the nation for peer-to-peer networking, safety training and the most innovative products and technology companies, all under one roof. On-site registration is available. Learn more at
stnexpo.com/east.
Bullying is not okay! That’s why most school buses have video systems so bus operators can catch culprits in the act and address the issue using recordings as evidence. Learn more:
stnexpo.com/east. Twitter/@schetkybussales
The May magazine issue featured an in-depth look at smart camera technology as well as articles on the switch to 5G, preparing transportation staff for emergencies, utilizing technology, and more. Visit
stnonline.com/go/may22 to read the digital issue.
The May issue is outstanding, particularly the article on camera systems (page 28) and the editorial by Tony Corpin. More importantly, as a middle-aged fan of “Synthwave,” the choice of a nostalgic outrun graphic on pages 38 and 39 brought a huge smile to my face. Nicely done! Twitter/@michaelilnicki
Visit
stnonline.com/go/c4 to read an article about a Michigan school bus that broke down on the side of the road after two wheels detached while the vehicle was in motion. Readers weighed in on STN’s Facebook page with insight on protocols that should have been followed.
No communication with parents? Why? Man, it’s the most important part when something happens. Facebook/Sandy Dillman
The driver(s) as they do their pre-trip inspection are supposed to look at and do a hands-on inspection of the wheel lug nuts ... doing a quick touch of the lug nuts to feel any possible freeway, as well as visual ... any rust around the lugs will be an indicator of loose lug nuts as well. If the wheels were that loose, a wobble would’ve been felt prior to detachment. Facebook/Dave Clarke
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