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.

Mashayla Kleinman of Cactus Point Solutions recognized as a 2026 School Bus Fleet Trailblazers winner, shown standing inside a school bus with the Trailblazers award graphic.

Articles•by Elora Haynes•March 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Mashayla Nelson of Cactus Point Solutions

Nelson, 31, serves as executive director of operations for Cactus Point Solutions and is known for the intensity and purpose she brings to student transportation leadership.

Articles•by Elora Haynes•March 18, 2026

2026 Trailblazer: Christopher Storer of Yarmouth School Department

Storer, 37, serves as the director of transportation for Maine’s Yarmouth Schools, where he blends personal passion with a team-first mindset to keep students safe.

The side of a school bus with a retracted stop signal.

News•by Elora Haynes•March 4, 2026

National Action Plan Aims to End Illegal School Bus Passings Across the U.S.

See how a new 50-state roadmap outlines 69 strategies for districts, law enforcement, and policymakers to reduce the 39 million illegal school bus passings reported each year.

A colorful graphic with 4 portraits and text reading "4 Women to Watch in School Transportation."

Articles•by Elora Haynes•March 4, 2026

4 Women Leading School Transportation Forward

Careers aren’t linear. Neither is progress. These women share what it really takes to lead in school transportation.

Front view of an IC Bus next generation electric CE Series bus driving on a suburban street.

News•by Elora Haynes•February 27, 2026

EPA Revamps Clean School Bus Program, 2024 Rebates Halted

The EPA will open a 45-day comment period and is planning a March 3 webinar as it reshapes Clean School Bus funding for 2026.

An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of InCharge Energy employees working on the management system platform.

News•by Elora Haynes•February 23, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Funding Boosts & Charging Innovations

Check out some of the latest moves where alternative fuels and school buses intersect, including electric bus and charging deployments, new funding opportunities, and a new management system.

A red and orange personnel roundup graphic with text reading "Changing Lanes."

News•by Elora Haynes•February 4, 2026

Changing Lanes: EverDriven, ADROIT, DeVivo Companies, School Bus Logistics, Zum, & Dorman

Check out some of the latest personnel moves from across the school bus industry, including new leadership appointments, various promotions, and major restructuring.

An orgnge, white, and black graphic with a black and white image ofpropane school buses.

News•by Elora Haynes•January 30, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Product Innovations & Funding Outlooks

Check out some of the latest moves where alternative fuels and school buses intersect, including electric and propane bus deployments, new EV products, and an update from CARB.

A red, orange and yellow graphic with anti-pinch door sensor products and text reading "Maine's New Mandate: Anti-Pinch-Sensors & Bus Safety."

Articles•by Elora Haynes•January 29, 2026

Prevent School Bus Dragging Incidents: Anti-Pinch Door Sensors and Maine’s New Mandate

As Maine becomes one of the first states to require anti-pinch door sensors on new school buses, manufacturers like Mayser offer a look at how the technology works and why it's a critical fail-safe.

An aerial photograph of Jersey City, New Jersey, during the day.

News•by Elora Haynes•January 20, 2026

New Jersey Legislature Approves Special Education Transportation Task Force

The state moves to review special education transportation policies following safety concerns raised by families and advocates.

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