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Thomas Built Buses Partners With Propane Solutions Provider
The school bus OEM’s strategic partnership with Agility Fuel Solutions follows Agility’s acquisition of CleanFuel USA’s assets.
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From Cab Driver to CEO: An Ethiopian Immigrant's Drive for School Bus Success
Tashitaa Tufaa discovered a passion for driving and a need in Minneapolis for a dedicated school bus contractor. He now employs over 400 people as the CEO of student transportation company Metropolitan Transportation Network.
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Zonar, NAPT Offer New Round of Fleet Tech Grants
The 2017 Don Carnahan Memorial Grant program will provide winners with up to $50,000 worth of school bus technology hardware from Zonar.
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Titan Bus Adds National Bus Sales as Newest Dealer
National Bus Sales will cover six states as a distributor for the new Type A school bus manufacturer.
Daimler Trucks North America Expands Parts Distribution Network
The manufacturer adds new facilities in Grimes, Iowa, and Whitestown, Indiana. The new facilities will hold more than $15 million of inventory and over 20,000 parts.
More Information on Alternative-Fuel Bus Grant, Tech Advantages
In SBF’s June issue, a story covered grant opportunities for procuring alternative-fuel buses. Here, we share more information on potential VW funding impact and technological advances.
Texas District Awarded for Video on School Bus Rules
The San Antonio ISD wins a Bronze Telly for the spot, in which an animated trainer teaches students how to safely ride the bus.
Coaches Fired for Reportedly Taking School Bus on ‘Beer Run’
A store clerk reports the two high school basketball coaches for taking a school bus during a three-day camp on an alcohol free college campus to buy beer. High school officials fire them.
School System Recruits Support Staff as Bus Drivers
The North Carolina school system makes driving a bus a requirement for new custodians, cafeteria workers, and teaching assistants to deal with an ongoing driver shortage.
Electric Bus Manufacturer to Tour School Bus in California
GreenPower Motor Co. demonstrates its Synapse 72 all-electric Type D school bus to 18 districts and charter schools that have received state grants for electric school buses.
Leadership Program Provides Path for Advancement
A new initiative helps Jefferson County Public Schools attract, retain, and grow potential managers from within.
What Do Kids Talk About on the Bus? Former Driver Tells All in New Book
Tom Brandon, a retired school bus driver and teacher, shares insightful and humorous conversations from children who rode his bus over the years.
Mayor Tours Durham School Bus Facility in Iowa
Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart says that the visit “enlightened me about all the work that goes into getting our students to school safely.”
Texas Passes Another School Bus Seat Belt Bill
The state’s governor approves a measure that requires lap-shoulder belts on new school buses, but districts can opt out due to financial constraints.
New York Bills that Would Crack Down on Stop-Arm Running Advance
The state Senate passes multiple bills that would crack down on illegal school bus passing by increasing fines and adding license suspension.
School Bus Songs: ‘School’s Out’
Right around now, many school bus drivers are making their final runs of the year and, possibly, singing the refrain “School’s out for summer!” Watch Alice Cooper perform his classic song on “The Muppet Show.”
Maintenance Veteran Closes Out Career With Student Transportation of America
Gregg Peterson retires after 49 years in the school bus industry. He started working for his uncle’s company, Russell Transportation, at 17 years old.
Reminder: Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor
Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2017 Contractor of the Year award — but only for a few more days.
Krapf Bus Acquires New York School Bus Company
The Pennsylvania bus company acquires school bus and transportation provider Birnie Bus Service Inc. Combined, the enterprise will operate 2,500 school buses across four states.
Thomas Built Buses Partners With Propane Solutions Provider
From Cab Driver to CEO: An Ethiopian Immigrant's Drive for School Bus Success
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