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NEW YORK, May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparta Commercial Services, Inc. (OTCQB: SRCO) announced today that the Christoval Independent School District in central Texas has become the latest organization to join its nationwide Municipal Lease Program with the acquisition of mid-sized 26-passenger Starcraft Buses to supplement their fleet of traditional, larger-capacity school buses. The school district determined that they would be better served with the Starcraft buses for the...
CINCINNATI, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Want to reduce your carbon footprint this Earth Day? FirstGroup America, the largest provider of ground transportation services in North America, suggests you leave your car in the garage and take the bus! First Transit buses, First Student school buses and Greyhound motor coaches replace a significant number of cars on the road, making them an environmentally sound transportation option. Using public transportation saves 4.2 billion gallons...
Company led the industry with an organization-wide policy banning use of mobile devices while driving. CINCINNATI, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstGroup America (FGA), North America's leading transportation company, joins with the National Safety Council (NSC) to recognize April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month and encourages all motorists to take the NSC pledge to drive cell free at www.nsc.org/pledge. This year's theme - What were you thinking? - focuses on educating...
ATLANTA, April 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTCBB: ECDC), parent company of StudentConnect, announced today that the Gordon County school system in northern Georgia has signed an agreement for a pilot program of the StudentConnect technology. The school district will agree to a district wide implementation upon a successful pilot program. The StudentConnect technology provides real-time notification to parents and school transportation officials when...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett announced today that seven Pennsylvania schools will improve walking and biking safety through PennDOT's distribution of more than $58,000 in federal Safe Routes to School Program funds. "A multi-modal transportation system brings many health and environmental benefits to our communities," Corbett said. "We must teach children how to take advantage of these transportation options safely. These investments...
In response to an article published by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch discussing the idea of advertising on school buses, national bus wraps manufacturer JMR Graphics says ads could help boost funding for school districts. Central Islip, N.Y. (PRWEB) February 08, 2013 On February 8, JMR Graphics comments on an article published by JMR Graphics regarding the idea to put ads on school buses in Missouri. According to the article published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Missouri has been...
CINCINNATI, Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In 1913, Newman City Schools contracted with Patchett Bus and Transportation Company, providing student transportation services in California's first school bus. Over the next 100 years, bus company ownership changed to First Student, and the school bus design, safety features and driver training changed, but the commitment to safe, secure and reliable student transportation has remained steadfast. As the American School Bus Council's...
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ATWEC Technologies, Inc. (OTC Markets: ATWT), a leader in the child safety industry, today announced that it has signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Safebus Technologies, Inc., a private Wyoming company specializing in unique safety products for the K-12 and daycare education markets. Safebus(TM), a startup technology company, has developed a safety solution that manages the accountability of students on buses and vans. ATWEC...
CINCINNATI, Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The new year is a perfect time for drivers to remember the importance of safety on our nation's roadways, especially as winter weather impacts roads across the country. At First Student, North America's largest provider of student transportation, school bus drivers are trained and prepared for the travel challenges that accompany the harsh winter months. Every year, First Student's more than 50,000 bus drivers complete advanced training on...
Governor Tom Corbett Proclaims Oct. 22-26 School Bus Safety Week in PA HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twelve students and six school bus drivers from across the state were honored today for winning the 2012 School Bus Safety Poster Contest and the 2012 Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Safety Competition. The event, which took place at the Governor's Residence, was also held in recognition of Governor Tom Corbett's proclamation designating Oct. 22-26 as...
