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Scio bus driver Skip Torpey and bus monitor Linda Harris were recognized by their school district for helping save a woman’s life last month.

73-Year-Old School Bus Driver Performs CPR, Saves Woman’s Life

Skip Torpey, a bus driver for Scio Central School District in Allegheny County, New York, saved a woman’s life after finding her “blue and...

women who have made an impact in the school transportation industry.

Long-Time California Transportation Director Retires, Heads to Texas for Family

Editor’s Note: This profile is part of the series STN is publishing throughout the year on women who have made an impact in the...

California School Bus Driver Recognized for Preventing Hijacking

Salena Torres, a school bus driver for Southwest Transportation Agency, won the North Region School Bus Driver of the Year Award, from the California...

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N.Y. 8th Grader Saves Choking Student on School Bus

Rachel Trimbell used her CPR training for the first time when a first-grader on her school bus with her started choking on a piece...

Nevada Director for Pupil Transportation was ‘Eaten for Lunch’ at First

Editor’s Note: This profile is part of the series STN is publishing throughout the year on women who have made an impact in the...

Oldest Licensed School Bus Driver in California Watches Industry Evolve

The California Highway Patrol honored Phillip Gardner, the oldest licensed school bus driver in the state, for over seven decades of safe driving. Gardner...

Retiring Washington State Student Transporter Hahn Leaves on ‘High Note’

Editor’s Note: March is Women’s History Month. This article is the first in a series that will run throughout the rest of the year...

Ohio Pupil Transportation Community Mourns Unexpected Death of State Director

Stephen Puchta, who last spring was named the director of field services and pupil transportation for the Ohio Department of Education, died early Wednesday....

Bendix Employees ‘Get Involved’ with Program that Funds Innovative Nonprofits

An annual grant program started by school bus brake supplier Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems provides further motivation for company employees who are currently volunteering...

Kumho Tire Appoints Dae-jin as New CEO

Kumho Tire has appointed Jeon Dae-jin, currently senior executive vice president, as the new CEO. During his 35-year tenure with Kumho, Jeon has held various...