May 2012

    Are school bus fires on the increase? Or is the 24/7 news cycle simply reporting more incidents? Either way, the industry remains focused on this safety element as it addresses new state legislation that seeks to increase flammability standards in buses. The industry says the federal guidance is necessary from NHTSA, which is currently researching the issue.

     

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