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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2024

First Student Helps Michigan District Transition to Electric School Buses

Pontiac School District in Michigan secures grants totaling $21.575 million from the Environmental Protection Agency and President Biden's infrastructure law to replace its diesel school buses with electric school buses. The initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable student transportation, signaling a significant step towards environmental stewardship.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2024

California Commission Awards $3M Grant for V2G Project

The California Energy Commission funding goes to BorgWarner, Fermata Energy, and Lion Electric to supporty a vehicle-to-grid project with bus operator American Transportation.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Curbing School Bus Violations: How a Maryland School District Benefits from an External Camera System

Harford County Public Schools in Maryland collaborates with AngelTrax, implementing the Child Safety Program to address rampant school bus violations. The system uses automated cameras to capture violations, leading to increased public awareness and enhanced student safety.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2024

Electric School Bus Infrastructure Funding Available in New York

Kathy Hochul, governor of the Empire State, announced that applicants could receive at least $25,000 per bus for hardware, site upgrades, installation costs, and battery storage.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2024

Now Online: March's Digital School Bus Fleet!

The third issue of 2024 features our annual school transportation maintenance survey, plus a column from Dan Kobussen, president of the National School Transportation Association.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2024

Idaho Recognizes Caring School Transportation Pros

Durham School Services driver Rachel Suchan and bus assistant Dave "Big-Dave" Buckholz received the Love the Bus Award for their handling of a special-needs passenger whose guardian ran late for pickup.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2024

Takeaways from Lion Electric’s 2023 Fiscal Year Report

Revenue increased in Q4 2023, but the year saw some challenges for Lion, including the decision to delay LionA and LionM buses and the layoffs of 100 workers in Canada.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 15, 2024

Share Your Insights: School Bus Behavior

We want to hear from school transportation professionals about the challenges they face in managing student behavior on the school bus and what advice they've got for colleagues.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2024

HopSkipDrive Surpasses California's Clean Miles Standard

Alternative school transportation provider HopSkipDrive has reported going beyond what's required under the state's 2023 targets for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2024

GreenPower Reports Strong Performance in Electric School Bus Sector

The company, which has started production of vehicles at its West Virginia facility, reported record revenues, innovation, and the expansion of its dealer network.

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