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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Videos•by Elora Haynes•November 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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Articles•by Elora Haynes•November 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.

Articles•by Elora Haynes•October 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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News•by Elora Haynes•October 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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News•by Elora Haynes•October 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.

A Canadian LION school bus picks up students at a bus stop.

News•by Elora Haynes•October 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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Articles•by Elora Haynes•October 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.

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

Articles•by Elora Haynes•September 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.

Inside view of a bus driver seat with students walking across the road.

Articles•by Elora Haynes•September 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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Articles•by Elora Haynes•August 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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