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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.

Kala Henkensiefken poses for a photo in the driver's seat of a school bus. Text reads: "From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken."
Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 11, 2025

From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken's Legacy in Special Education Transportation

For decades, Henkensiefken has been a cornerstone of special education transportation in Minnesota. As she prepares for retirement, her career reflects on the industry's evolution and her unwavering commitment to its advancement.

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Inside view of a bus driver seat with students walking across the road.
Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 9, 2025

Beyond the Dash: Safety Tech Helping Drivers See It All

From AI-driven monitoring to 360-degree cameras, automated braking, and smarter mirrors, the latest school bus technology redefines how buses protect students — and empower drivers.

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Orange overlayed images of STA training and text reading "Training the Trainer With School Transportation of America."
Articlesby Elora HaynesAugust 28, 2025

How Training the Trainers is Boosting School Bus Safety at STA

See how Student Transportation of America's Precision Skills Training Program empowers trainers with hands-on tools and techniques, leading to safer roads, fewer injuries, and more confident drivers.

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A black and gray background with smoke and text reading "Tackling Vaping Where Cameras Can't See".
Articlesby Elora HaynesAugust 14, 2025

When the Smoke Clears: Tackling Vaping Where Cameras Can't See

Districts turn to detection tech, discipline policies, and driver-student trust to combat vaping incidents on school buses.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesAugust 11, 2025

Inside Parent Routing Apps: How Digital Tools Are Transforming School Transportation

From real-time tracking to instant alerts, technology is reshaping how districts communicate bus routes and changes with parents. Yet, as districts and vendors reveal, successful transportation hinges not just on apps, but also on the people and partnerships behind the screens.

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A classroom full of school bus drivers during a training day.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 29, 2025

New Driver Training as a Foundation, Not a Box to Check

Go beyond CDL and ELDT training and find out how in-depth training can encourage school bus drivers to be safety pros, mentors, crisis managers, and more.

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A collage of images showing the school district's propane buses and fueling infrastructure with text reading, "Oklahoma district adds propane buses."
Newsby Elora HaynesJuly 22, 2025

Oklahoma District Rolls Out Propane Buses, Bringing Cleaner and Cooler Rides

New propane buses with air conditioning, safety tech, and cleaner emissions bring comfort and efficiency to Broken Arrow Public Schools students and staff.

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District official posing with a RIDE electric school bus.
Newsby Elora HaynesJuly 8, 2025

New York District Rolls Out First RIDE Electric School Bus in Push for Greener Transit

The new addition signals Lake Shore Central’s steps toward fleet electrification, with support from Gorman Enterprises and RIDE Mobility.

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A polaroid collage of images of Susan Miller and her family, plus text reading, "Susan Miller's Transportation Legacy".
Articlesby Elora HaynesJune 19, 2025

From the Driver's Seat to State Leadership: Susan Miller's Transportation Legacy

The Colorado school transportation director's quiet beginnings launched a decades-long journey that shaped how students get to school across the state. Learn her story as she reflects on her career and gets ready to retire.

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