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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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Articlesby Elora HaynesJanuary 16, 2026

Why Student Privacy Matters in Special-Needs School Transportation

Learn more about what federal law really allows when sharing special-needs information with bus drivers and aides while protecting student privacy.

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Newsby Elora HaynesJanuary 15, 2026

New Mexico District Receives $2.7M Grant to Expand Walking School Bus Programs

See how a federal grant will help Albuquerque Public Schools expand supervised walking routes and improve student safety.

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Newsby Elora HaynesJanuary 14, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Manufacturing Growth & Energy Storage Expansion

Check out some of the latest moves where alternative fuels and school buses intersect, including manufacturing expansions, major funding awards, and energy storage strategies.

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Newsby Elora HaynesJanuary 12, 2026

Changing Lanes: International Financial, Blue Bird, Bytecurve, Kajeet, & JohnDow

Check out some of the latest personnel moves from across the school bus industry, including new leadership roles, a general manager spanning multiple companies, and one retirement.

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Newsby Elora HaynesJanuary 9, 2026

New Iowa Law Updates Requirements for Prospective School Bus Drivers

The new law shifts school bus driver training decisions to local districts while outlining new state standards for approved instruction.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesDecember 30, 2025

Where Is All This Tech Taking Us in 2026?

AI and industry technology shifts from reports to real-time coordination in 2026, unifying platforms, boosting safety tech, and making parent transparency the norm.

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Articlesby Elora HaynesDecember 23, 2025

Planning Before Purchasing: A 10-Step Framework for Vetting Tech

New tech tools can drive real impact or real frustration. Here’s how pupil transportation leaders can make smarter, safer, and budget-friendly tech decisions using a vetting process.

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Newsby Elora HaynesDecember 17, 2025

Inside SBSC’s New Safety Leadership Program

Built on the ABC model and decades of NORMS training, the course helps transportation supervisors turn safe behaviors into habits with a standardized safety culture.

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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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