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Bobit editors combine original reporting and outside sourcing to create comprehensive news reports. 

Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 17, 2025

6 Students Died from School Bus Loading/Unloading in 2024-25

The total fatalities remain unchanged compared to the last school year across the U.S. All injuries sustained were from school buses.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 24, 2025

Ohio Launches School Bus Safety Grant

The Buckeye State is offering $10 million in funding for safety upgrades on school buses. Grant applications close Nov. 14.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 23, 2025

Remembering Blake Krapf, 2010 SBF Contractor of the Year

Krapf School Bus's longtime CEO is remembered for his business acumen, industry advocacy, and commitment to his family.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 21, 2025

Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Driver Reminds Motorists to Protect Students on the Road

For National School Bus Safety Week, NSTA, Blue Bird, ROUSH CleanTech, and RFK Racing joined forces for a video campaign reminding drivers that stopping for school buses isn’t optional.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 16, 2025

Survey: Homeless Student Identification Rises for Third Consecutive Year

New data reveals frontline perspectives on supporting some of America’s most vulnerable students, detailing transportation challenges and possible solutions.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 13, 2025

FCC Votes to Cut E-Rate Funding for School Bus Wi-Fi

Federal funding for internet connectivity on school buses has been on the line since the E-Rate program expanded, and a late September ruling ends the approx. $40M spend as the FCC reverses its 2023 decision.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 13, 2025

Kentucky District Implements “Second Chance” Route

Webster County's new route gives middle and high school students a backup ride if they miss the bus — helping boost attendance and accountability.

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Group of elementary school students with backpacks walking toward a yellow school bus, representing restored bus service for Connecticut students.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 3, 2025

Connecticut Students See Restored Bus Service After Budget Cuts

Bridgeport Public Schools asked some students to walk to school this year in a move to save $4.6M. Now, transportation service is back after the state helped negotiate contracts.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 3, 2025

IMMI, Blue Bird Open New Manufacturing Plant in Georgia

IMMI’s new 75,000 square-foot facility in Macon will produce school bus seats for Georgia-based Blue Bird Corporation, creating 80 American manufacturing jobs.

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Articlesby Staff and News ReportsOctober 2, 2025

METRO, School Bus Fleet Mark Successful 2025 PTTX & SBFX Events

The Public Transit & Technology Exchange (PTTX) and School Bus Fleet ConneX (SBFX) convened in Scottsdale, Arizona, this year from Sept. 22-24, 2025, as separate but co-located events.

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