FirstGroup PLC announces its launch of the sale process of its North American school bus and public transportation companies, after considering selling the businesses since last year.
The fleet management technology supplier partners with BusPatrol to provide school districts with its latest bus safety solutions. Zonar also introduces FaultIQ to provide users with real-time vehicle data.
Officials said the two drivers reportedly drive small school buses, transporting approximately 80 students on several routes.
National Transportation Safety Board investigative staff and board members will meet on April 7 on the October 2018 crash, which killed three students and injured another.
From school closures to disinfecting school buses and buildings, districts are working to protect their students and staff against COVID-19. State departments of education have also shared guidance on prevention and response.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools boosts wages for drivers from $15.82 per hour to $17.47 per hour. Overall, increases range from an extra $1.65 per hour to $3.89 more per hour, depending on the position.
The Alaska Energy Authority will use Volkswagen settlement funds to purchase 33 new school buses for eight school districts.
Winners will receive up to $50,000 worth of Zonar fleet management technology.