Reminder: Applications Now Being Accepted for School Bus eXchange
School bus operators can still apply to take part in the next SBX educational networking event.

School bus operators can now apply to take part in the 2018 School Bus eXchange. Seen here, Theresa Anderson leads a roundtable discussion at the 2017 event.

School transportation officials can now apply to take part in the fourth edition of educational networking event School Bus eXchange (SBX).
The event, produced by the National Association for Pupil Transportation and School Bus Fleet, will take place April 16 to 18 at the Scottsdale (Ariz.) Resort at McCormick Ranch.
SBX brings together a select group of public and private school bus operators and industry suppliers for roundtable discussions, one-on-one meetings, and other networking activities. The event is free for the operators who are selected to attend.
Applicants should be directors, executives, or other senior-level officials who have influence in purchasing decisions for school transportation fleets of at least 30 vehicles. The application for school bus operators, due Feb. 2, is available here.
Industry suppliers interested in joining the event can contact SBF General Manager James Blue at james.blue@bobit.com or (800) 576-8788.
For more information, go to www.SBXconnect.com.
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