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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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Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 8, 2025

Alt-Fuel Moves: New V2G Tech and Electric Bus Rollouts

Check out some of the latest moves where alternative fuels and school buses intersect, including new product announcements and bus deployments across the U.S.

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Newsby Elora HaynesNovember 19, 2025

Non-Domiciled CDL Limitations Paused, Challenges to FMCSA Policy

A federal court has paused new FMCSA rules restricting non-domiciled CDL holders, as lawsuits from drivers and local governments proceed.

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Brooke, Lisa, and Bethany Wikman pose in a photo as part of an orange, white and black graphic with text reading "All in the Family: The Wikmans."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 18, 2025

All in the Family: Generations on the Road With the Wikmans

At Durham School Services, the Wikman family shows how teamwork, community, and family drive their shared dedication to students.

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Videosby Elora HaynesNovember 10, 2025

NAPT ACTS 2025 Highlights: SBF On the Scene with Thomas Built Buses

See the Saf-T-Liner HDX2 Wattson school bus up close and hear what makes it a standout as a Type D electrification option.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 3, 2025

All in the Family: Together on the Road with Jim and Linda Erickson

In Bemidji, Minnesota, husband-and-wife team Jim and Linda Erickson bring decades of compassion, and a touch of family teamwork, to student transportation.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 21, 2025

Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot

See how AI-powered driver assistance technology works as a partner on the road, offering timely alerts and coaching to keep students and drivers safe.

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Newsby Elora HaynesOctober 16, 2025

Make the Most of National School Bus Safety Week With These Resources

Check out these resources you can use to create a campaign that reminds students, parents, and motorists in your community to prioritize school bus safety.

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Newsby Elora HaynesOctober 15, 2025

USDOT Emergency Order Reshapes State Licensing for Non-Domiciled Drivers

New non-domiciled CDL restrictions increase liability risks and prompt school transportation leaders to audit drivers and tighten compliance.

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A Canadian LION school bus picks up students at a bus stop.
Newsby Elora HaynesOctober 7, 2025

LION Issues Inspection Bulletin After Montreal School Bus Fire

LION directs all operators to inspect and modify HVAC wiring on select buses to prevent electrical faults and enhance safety.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesOctober 2, 2025

The End of CNG? School Buses Find a Future in RNG

Compressed natural gas once looked like the future, but renewable natural gas is proving cleaner, cheaper, and easier to adopt for today's fleets.

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