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Factory Tour, Inspection Training Among Unique Experiences at STN EXPO East The STN EXPO East conference begins later this month and features an exciting lineup of not only
educational sessions but hands-on unique experiences. The two-day
National School Bus Inspection Training
will feature a new competition for attendees as well as the return of OEM training and classroom instruction. The Saf-T Liner Thomas Built Buses Factory tour will close out the conference with an exclusive behind the scenes look at school bus production. Learn more at these and other experiences at
stnonline.com/tag/stn-expo-east.
Love the Bus Month Features Nationwide Celebration School districts and bus companies documented annual Love the Bus celebrations commenced in February by posting photos of staff appreciation events, outreach from students and recognition of student
transportation professionals. Find a gallery of photos at
stnonline.com/tag/love-the-bus.
Waymo Under Investigation After Autonomous Vehicle Hits Student A Waymo robotaxi hitting a child near a Los Angeles-area elementary school exacerbated ongoing concerns about autonomous
vehicles illegally passing school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the issue, Read about Waymo’s response at
stnonline.com/go/ov.
Superintendent of the Year Announced Roosevelt Nivens of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District in Texas was named the 2026 Superintendent of the Year at the National Conference on Education in Nashville, Tennessee. AASA recognized him for his commitment to student success and facilitating an educational environment that is based on strong workplace culture for district staff, community involvement, communication and professional leadership. Read about Lamar CISD’s transportation operations and the factors leading to the district’s success at
stnonline.com/go/ow.
PHOTO COURTESY OF AASA, THE SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
School Bus Driver Charged in Hit and Run A school bus driver in New York City was arrested after video footage showed him running over 11-year-old Amira Aminova as she ran across the street. The bus did not stop, and Aminova died from her injuries. The school bus driver is being charged with two misdemeanors. State Sen. Steve Chan, a former police officer, represents the Brooklyn neighborhood where the tragedy took place and spoke about the bus driver’s alleged negligence. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/ox.
School Bus Crash Investigation Requires Documentation A special report detailed the school bus post-crash investigation process from the perspective of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The report lays out the documentation needed from student transportation professionals before a crash even happens to ensure that policies are enforced and to track the potential causes of the crash. Read the article at
stnonline.com/go/oy. (TWITTER/@THPCHATTANOOGA)
Blue Bird to Take Full Ownership of Micro Bird The Georgia-based school bus manufacturer announced last month it is paying nearly $200 million to acquire the remaining 50-percent interest in the Type A Micro Bird line. Blue Bird and Girardin had operated under a partnership to manufacture, market and sell Micro Bird. The deal is expected to close this spring. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/p3.
16 School Transportation News • MARCH 2026
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