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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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Graphic titled “Canada’s First Electric School Bus Report Card: 2026” with CESBA branding and an image of the report cover featuring a map of Canada
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 25, 2026

Report: Canada's Transition to Electric School Buses Lags Behind Goals

Canada’s first electric school bus report card finds that most provinces are failing the transition away from diesel buses used for student transportation.

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Conference registration table staffed by Maine School Safety Center team members assisting attendees with check-in at a school safety and transportation event.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 24, 2026

Highlights from the 2026 Maine School Safety and Transportation Conference

School safety and transportation professionals gathered in Maine to share strategies, training, and best practices aimed at improving emergency preparedness and coordination across schools and bus operations.

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Students walking away from a school bus with a driver in the background, representing efforts to improve student behavior support and safety in school transportation programs.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 20, 2026

First Student Boosts Student Support in Wichita & Texas

First Student and Wichita Public Schools are using behavioral support strategies to improve student ride experiences, while a separate initiative expands access to after-school programs through a bus donation.

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Yellow school bus on road with “Company Update” graphic and EverDriven logo announcing school bus routing services
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 19, 2026

EverDriven Launches New School Bus Routing Services

The alternative transportation company expands its services to traditional yellow buses with the launch of a new division focused on helping school districts optimize their routes.

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The transportation team in Madison, WI, stands in front of a district school bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 18, 2026

BusRight Raises $30M to Enhance Platform Features

The school bus routing and technology company has reached a new financial milestone in its latest funding round led by Volition Capital.

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