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Apr32013 by Lori JethaNo Comments

Seon Supports Cancer Fundraising Run for Transit Camera Customer

5k Fundraiser for Cody Ponder, Assistant Director of Transportation Services at University of Oklahoma When Seon’s Transit Division Sales Manager, Mike Bismeyer, found out about a run to raise money to help one of his favorite customers fight cancer, he knew he just had to be there. (more…)

Mar252013 by Tia O'GradyNo Comments

School Districts Cite Reliability as a Key Factor in Choosing School Bus Camera Systems

School Bus, Stop-arm Cameras

When an incident happens on the bus, the last thing any transportation director wants to hear is that their on-board video system didn't capture it. Which is why reliability should be at the top of your list when choosing a school bus camera system. DVR systems must be consistent for bus cameras to capture the footage needed of potential student passenger and driver safety issues. (more…)

Mar132013 by Tia O'GradyNo Comments

Video from Seon Bus Cameras on Halifax Metro Helps Identify Shooter

Transit

Three teenagers are now in custody after a shooting on a Halifax Metro Transit bus in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada on February 7, 2013. A transit bus was on route when three teen passengers began to argue, which then led to a physical fight, and a gunshot fired inside of the bus. The bus driver pulled over and the teenagers fled the scene. There were no injuries. Two of the perpetrators were arrested the same day, and the third was in custody by the following Tuesday. (more…)

Feb272013 by Tia O'GradyNo Comments

Seon Supports Anti-bullying and Participates in Pink Shirt Day

School Bus, Seon's Anti-bullying Campaign

“On February 27, 2013 we encourage all of you to wear something pink to symbolize that we as a society will not tolerate bullying anywhere” (pinkshirtday.com) Today is Pink Shirt Day, and I want to do my part to support the cause. Bullying affects everyone at each stage of life. School-aged children are most at risk with 160,000 students missing school every day due to the fear of attack or intimidation by other children (National Education Association). Bullying on the school bus is a nationwide problem:“outside of the playground, school bus bullying is the most common form of bullying among school-aged children” (www.todaysparent.com). (more…)