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TSD Conference to Feature Nationally Recognized Education and Safety Experts Next month’s Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference features a full agenda of educational sessions and hands-on training plus keynotes from
national education and safety leaders (including Glenna Wright-Gallo, former
assistant secretary of OSERS at the U.S. Department of Education). The conference brings together student transportation professionals who work every day with the most vulnerable student population and empower them to increase safety and standards of care. Read more about this year’s speakers at
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Fires Temporarily Ground LionC Electric Buses as HVAC Fix is Sought A fire occurring in Montreal last month prompted Quebec’s Ministry of Education to require school boards put LionC electric school bus models out of service following recent incidents involving the HVAC systems. The electric
batteries were not affected during the fires. Some LionCs returned to service days later after the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec approved Lion’s plan “for a gradual and safe return of school buses to Quebec roads.” But at least one other fire at press time occurred, prompting ongoing oncerns. Read more about the issue and recommendations at
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Driver of the Year Shares Passion for Serving Students School bus company Beacon Mobility announced Julie Greene as its Driver of the Year for her flawless driving record and positive contributions to the community for almost 30 years. Greene has a long history of not only a commitment to safety but also the
emotional wellbeing of the students on her route. Read her story at
stnonline.com/go/ni.
Texas School District Updates Seatbelt Policy After Rollover Crash On the first day of the new school year, a Leander Independent School District school bus transporting students was involved in a rollover crash after the driver lost control. The school bus was equipped with seatbelts, per state law, but the district updated its guidance for school bus drivers to include checking seatbelt usage before starting a route. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/nk.
NAPT Announces Hall of Fame Inductee, Annual Awards The National Association of Pupil Transportation released its list of honorees for both its Hall of Fame and annual awards. Alexandra Robinson is this year’s inductee for the Hall of Fame. She is well known for her contributions to the industry over the past three decades. All annual award winners were chosen for exceptional service, continuing education, training and safety contributions and acts of heroism. The winners will be recognized at the association’s yearly conference. Read more about the awards at
stnonline.com/tag/napt.
WRI Report Predicts Over a $1B of Potential Benefits with Electric Buses New research published by the World Resources Institute and Carleton University studied the cost of using diesel school buses compared to using electric school buses to measure health and climate benefits. The study outlined which states and areas would benefit the most from electric school bus implementation and presented data on effects on air pollution. Read more at
stnonline.com/go/nl.
Around the World Safety and security expert Bret Brooks of Gray Ram Tactical takes a look this school year at how student transportation operations differ between the U.S. and other countries worldwide. Last month, he featured Great Britain, and this month, he explores India. Read more at
stnonline.com/blogs.
Web Poll: What are your policies on allowing school bus drivers to take personal breaks in between routes? Vote now at
stnonline.com/polls.
14 School Transportation News • OCTOBER 2025
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