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(STN Podcast E33) Forced Innovation: Unique Solutions for School Bus Operations Amid COVID-19

School Transportation Nation podcast – Episode 33

School reopenings amid fluctuating COVID-19 infection numbers require transportation directors to use unique solutions and procedures that work for their specific districts.

Pam Martinez with bus contractor DATTCO, which runs buses in Connecticut & Rhode Island, shares the creative ways that the company is using incentives, technology and more to attract and retain drivers as well as improve overall operations.

Read more at stnonline.com/tag/coronavirus.

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Special message from First Transportation Solutions, driven by First Student.

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