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The Route Episode 83: August 2024
Sponsoredby StaffAugust 15, 2024

School Bus Seat Shake-Up & EV Boost

Check out the recent news headlines in school transportation, including wrongful death lawsuits, EV school bus manufacturing grants, NHTSA's proposal for stronger seating standards, and more. This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2024

HopSkipDrive Readies for 2024-25 School Year with Product Launch, Growing Team

In direct response to feedback from school leaders, HopSkipDrive has developed a suite of purpose-built products designed to streamline the school pickup and drop-off experience.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 31, 2024

Safe Routes to School: Reducing Traffic and Building Community

Enhanced school transportation options help to reduce traffic congestion around schools, including staggered school start times and planning for traffic signal timing.

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Newsby StaffJuly 29, 2024

Arrest Made in Deadly Ohio Bus Crash

The semi-truck driver accused of causing the crash was arrested after a grand jury heard testimony from an Ohio State Highway Patrol reconstructionist and others.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2024

NTSB Flags Concerns Over Proposed Marijuana Changes

The NTSB is concerned that the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III would prohibit federally required testing of safety-sensitive transportation employees, including school bus drivers.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2024

Celebrate World Listening Day: Check Out The Route

Ways to listen to — and watch — our video series, The Route, as we mark World Listening Day on July 18.

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Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2024

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Electric School Bus Manufacturing Grants

Blue Bird Corporation and Cummins are two of 11 recipients of the grant program. The funds will help both companies expand manufacturing capabilities for electric school buses and alt-fuel vehicle components.

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Newsby StaffJuly 16, 2024

EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant Program Application Deadline Approaching

Breaking down the basics of the program and answering questions you may have about it.

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Sponsoredby StaffJuly 15, 2024

Shifting into Summertime [VIDEO]

Check out the recent news headlines in school transportation, including the latest consolidation of the Type A school bus manufacturing market with the acquisition of Trans Tech Buses by Forest River Bus. This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2024

Report: Nearly $3 Billion Allocated for Clean School Buses Over Two Years

Analyzing the demand for electric and zero-emissions school buses. Plus, a look back at just how many clean school buses the program has funded.

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