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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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Graphic displaying InCharge Energy and Foreseeson logos over an aerial facility background, highlighting a partnership to expand EV charging infrastructure in Canada.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 31, 2026

InCharge Energy Plugs Into Canada with New Key Partnerships

InCharge Energy has expanded into Canada through partnerships with RocketEV and Foreseeson, aiming to deliver end-to-end EV charging infrastructure and support for fleet and public-sector customers.

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Students getting off a yellow electric school bus labeled “100% Electric” with Zūm Services branding
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2026

Zum Shares 2025 Successes

Zūm Services achieved record-setting revenue last year as its AI-powered platform grew to 15 states. These and more measurable wins detailed here.

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Close-up of a school bus stop-arm camera mounted on the side of a yellow bus, used to record drivers who illegally pass while students board or exit.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2026

Michigan District Rolls Out New Stop-Arm Program

Grand Rapids Public Schools is partnering up with BusPatrol and Dean Transportation to outfit the entire bus fleet with cameras.

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