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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.

An orange and white graphic with HopSkipDrive's logo and text reading "Districts Adjusts to Persistent Driver Shortages."
News•by Elora Haynes•August 12, 2026

Have School Districts Adapted to Bus Driver Shortages or Simply Accepted Less Service?

According to a recent report from HopSkipDrive, many districts appear to have recalibrated what "normal" transportation service looks like.

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A blue and white graphic with text reading "The Ripple Effect of a Reliable Ride."
News•by Elora Haynes•August 12, 2026

Reliable Transportation Linked to Better Student Outcomes, New EverDriven Study Finds

See why new research suggests transportation consistency improves student outcomes while influencing attendance, funding, IEP compliance, and family trust.

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Waymo’s fully autonomous legacy Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan at a crosswalk with a red overlay and text reading "Are Autonomous Vehicles Ready to Safely Navigate School Bus Stops?"
News•by Elora Haynes•August 11, 2026

Are Autonomous Vehicles Ready to Safely Navigate School Bus Stops?

NHTSA is accelerating autonomous vehicle deployment through new safety standards and commercial approvals. See why school transportation leaders are watching.

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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an electric school bus with charging infrastructure and text reading "Electric School Buses Hit the Road."
News•by Elora Haynes•August 7, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Electric School Bus Investments Hit the Road

See which districts across the U.S. are putting electric school buses into service, expanding charging infrastructure, and planning the next phase of fleet electrification.

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Students boarding a school bus with text reading "New Riders, Strong Starts. Help every student feel confident on day one."
Articles•by Elora Haynes•August 5, 2026

How School Transportation Departments Can Help Acclimate New Riders to the Bus

Here's how transportation departments can turn first-day jitters into confidence for students and parents alike.

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A HopSkipDrive caregiver waits by an open car door in front of a house.
News•by Elora Haynes•July 27, 2026

HopSkipDrive Launches Spanish-Language App Update, Plans Additional Language Support

The update aims to improve communication with multilingual families by offering ride tracking, notifications, and support in Spanish, with more languages planned for the 2026-2027 school year.

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A close up detail of the back of a school bus with text reading "Insight From 10 Years of NHTSA Data."
News•by Elora Haynes•July 22, 2026

NHTSA Releases 10-Year Review of Fatal School Bus Crashes

The latest federal analysis reinforces the safety of school buses while identifying where school-age pedestrians and other motorists remain most at risk.

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A South Carolina Public Schools school bus lineup with text reading "How To Make Routing Data Persuasive."
Articles•by Elora Haynes•July 21, 2026

School Transportation Data Is Only as Powerful as the Story It Tells

Leaders say turning operational metrics into student-centered narratives can help districts justify investments and improve service.

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News•by Elora Haynes•July 10, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: EV Charging & Infrastructure Projects Gain Momentum

The latest developments include new funding, charging infrastructure, utility investments, and fleet technologies designed to support the transition to electric school buses nationwide.

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Three award winners pose with their awards.
News•by Elora Haynes•July 9, 2026

Indiana Association Announces 2026 Award Winners

See who earned top honors at the 2026 School Transportation Association of Indiana conference, recognizing excellence in school transportation statewide.

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