ONLINE SPECIAL
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REPORTS
Accident Investigation Training at STN EXPO West Industry veteran Dick Fischer speaks during an accident investigation class at the 2024 STN EXPO West in Reno, Nevada.
Coming next month, the “School Bus Accident Investigation: Be Prepared for
a Lawsuit” presentation returns to the STN EXPO West conference in Reno, Nevada. Industry veterans Dick Fischer and Pete Baxter will lead a four-hour seminar that is designed to help student transportation profes- sionals prepare for the worst-case scenarios of a school bus related accident and how to handle it correctly from legal, operational and safety standpoints. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/md.
Middle School Student Dies in School Bus Crash A Lexington 2 School District school bus lays on its side April 17, 2025, after a tire blowout resulted in the bus driver losing control of the vehicle and the bus overturning. Photo courtesy of Mike Bullman, South Carolina Department
of Education.
A tire blowout on a Lexington 2 School District school bus April 17 resulted in the bus driver losing control of the vehicle. It struck the guardrail and overturned, killing a 13-year-old student. This was the first reported on-board school bus passenger death of the 2024-2025 school year. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/ma.
I Squared Capital Acquires National Express School Bus Operations Photo of Durham School Services school buses. National Express stated it expects
operation of brands Durham School Services, Petermann and Stock Transportation will continue
uninterrupted as it transitions toward an acquisition by I Squared Capital. Read more about the agreement at
stnonline.com/go/mc.
Jimmy Elliott Remembered Following His Death The industry is mourning the loss of Jim Elliott, a longtime sales representative for Collins Bus, who passed away on April 20. Elliott was known for his many contributions to the school bus world
and was remembered by many as a devoted mentor and friend to other industry professionals. Read more about Elliott at
stnonline.com/go/me.
Canada to Mandate External School Bus Surveillance Feeds File photo of a Switzer-Carty school bus in Ontario. The decision to mandate video cameras and monitors on school
No Government Bailout Signals Lion Electric’s Imminent Demise File photo of the LionD electric school bus outside the plant in Joliet, Illinois, where it was
manufactured.
After a failed effort to obtain funding from the Quebec government, Lion Electric appeared headed toward dissolution. The electric school bus and truck manufacturer reportedly owes $244 million, and the Quebec government expressed that, “Granting new funds to Lion Electric would not be a responsible decision.” Read more at
stnonline.com/go/mb.
14 School Transportation News • JUNE 2025
buses for improved detection of students at stops is a historic one as Canada becomes the first country with such a mandate. A task force created five years ago detailed why it thinks these camera systems will help to further student safety. Read the full special report at
stnonline.com/go/m8.
Web Poll: Does your school district transport students to and from charter and/or private schools?
Vote now at
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PHOTO COURTESY OF COLLINS BUS
PHOTO COURTESY OF FLIXR/NOAHRP777
PHOTO BY TAYLOR EKBATANI.
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