Elora Haynes
Associate Editor
Elora Haynes is the associate editor for METRO and School Bus Fleet. They previously were on the editorial team of Automotive Fleet.
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Elora Haynes is the associate editor for METRO and School Bus Fleet. They previously were on the editorial team of Automotive Fleet.
See which fleets are adding electric and propane school buses as districts and operators invest in charging infrastructure, bidirectional technology, and alternative-fuel expansion.
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School bus operators point to rising costs, staffing, and vehicle prices as immediate pressures while identifying technology, training, and routing as opportunities for growth.
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Batteries change throughout years of daily routes, but degradation doesn’t necessarily mean the end. Here’s what operators should know about performance, safety, and second life.
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The new platform works alongside districts’ existing transportation management systems to coordinate specialized rides, automate last-minute changes, and turn ride data into operational improvements.
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Through building trust with students and strengthening her transportation team, Goterba exemplifies the impact special-needs drivers can make.
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For more than 30 years, the Wa-Nee Community Schools driver has treated students like family, combining safety, compassion, and servant leadership to make a lasting difference on and beyond the school bus.
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With fewer than 5% of citations involving repeat offenders, Westchester County officials said enforcement, education, and community partnerships are helping change driver behavior.
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A summer pilot found that AI agents could handle most routine calls, freeing up time for customer service staff to focus on emergencies and complex family concerns.
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Propane and electric school bus deployments continue to grow as districts add new vehicles, expand charging infrastructure, and gather more real-world operating data.
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The new facilities and regional hubs could mean faster access to shop equipment, charging support, and transportation technology for fleet operators.
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