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Matthews Bus Company maintenance team members stand in front of a yellow school bus, recognized by Pennsylvania State Police for fleet safety, cleanliness, and inspection performance.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2026

Pennsylvania School Bus Maintenance Team Praised for Dedication to Safety

Matthews Bus Company’s West Jefferson received a letter of commendation from the Pennsylvania State Police for their fleet inspections.

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a line of pro-vision employees stand in front of branded company vans
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 21, 2026

Pro-Vision Video Installs Now Backed by MECP-Certified Techs

The certification validates expertise in complex vehicle technology installations, making it the first fleet video solutions provider to achieve the milestone.

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School Bus Fleet leadership update graphic featuring Lyndon Lie, senior vice president of engineering at Blue Bird
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 16, 2026

Blue Bird Names New Senior Vice President of Engineering

Lyndon Lie joins the team to oversee engineering innovation and growth amid the Micro Bird expansion.

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Technician using a laptop to diagnose and service a school bus engine, highlighting fleet maintenance technology and transportation operations.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 14, 2026

Paper Routes Get an Upgrade: Louisiana District Turns to New Service Model

Lafourche Parish Schools will implement First Student’s Fleet-as-a-Service model for 115 buses, shifting maintenance and operations on-site ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

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a faded photo of school buses in the background with the samsara logo and IC Bus logo next to each other
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 10, 2026

IC Bus, Samsara Launch Pre-Delivery Telematics Installation Program

New IC Bus vehicles can now arrive with Samsara telematics factory-installed, helping fleets reduce downtime, streamline setup, and achieve day-one connectivity.

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Children cross in front of a stopped school bus with its stop arm extended while a nearby vehicle waits, illustrating school zone safety and risks of illegal passing.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 9, 2026

Industry Suppliers Offer Distracted Driving Awareness Month Reminders

Distracted driving continues to pose serious risks in school zones, with new data and driver insights highlighting ongoing concerns and potential solutions to improve student and roadway safety.

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A yellow school bus drives along a rural road surrounded by green grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky. Overlaid text reads “SAF-T-LINER C2 GASOLINE ARRIVES,” with the School Bus Fleet logo in the corner.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 2, 2026

Thomas Built Buses Adds Gasoline Engine Option to Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Lineup

The gasoline-powered bus features the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine and industry-first compression brake, joining the OEM's C2 powertrain lineup for 2026.

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Zonar Bus Suite app shown on smartphones with map tracking and language selection options, highlighting multilingual support for school transportation updates.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 2, 2026

Zonar Expands Parent App to Include 2 More Languages

The Bus Suite app is now supported in French and Spanish to aid in assisting families across diverse communities.

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The Blue Bird and Micro Bird logos with a plus sign in between against a blue background
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 2, 2026

Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Micro Bird, Consolidates Operations

The Georgia-based OEM has acquired Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, bringing the business fully under one brand, one team and one operating approach.

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A yellow graphic featuring a map of the United States with two location pins in the Midwest and Southeast regions. To the right is the Zum logo and text reading “Zum Enters 2 More Partnerships,” with the School Bus Fleet logo in the corner.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 1, 2026

Zum Adds 2 More District Partnerships

The transportation and software provider is now working with LEAD Public Schools in Tennessee and Rockford Public Schools in Illinois.

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