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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 StaffDecember 10, 2025

School Bus Sales Recover in 2025

Get the scoop on North American 2025 school bus sales totals, plus a historical look over the last 10 years for comparison. This report is sponsored by First Light Safety Products.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

K-12 Student Transportation Statistics 2024-25

Get the latest state-by-state student transportation statistics, including total buses, drivers, students transported, miles driven, and more, for the most recent school year. Sponsored by First Light Safety Products.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2025

NHTSA Proposes Delayed, Phased-In Rollout for Expanded EDR Rules

NHTSA would push back tougher EDR data rules to 2028 and phase them in. Comments are open until Dec. 29, 2025.

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Newsby StaffDecember 2, 2025

Partnership Expands BusGates Stop-Arm Tech Amid Millions of Annual Violations

A new Child Safety Network–BusGates collaboration targets the split-second when kids are most at risk, and early results show illegal passings can drop to zero.

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Newsby StaffNovember 19, 2025

West Aurora District 129 Launches 27 Electric School Buses Backed by Nearly $1M in ComEd EV Rebates

The Illinois district’s new electric bus fleet, supported by EPA grants, ComEd incentives, and Highland Electric Fleets, advances its commitment to sustainable school operations.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's November 2025 Game Changers Issue

From a recap of our annual School Bus Fleet ConneX event to a look at the top school district fleets in 2025, integrating in-cabin monitoring, and sourcing used school buses to cut costs, don’t miss these articles.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2025

Your Insights Needed: 2026 Special Needs Survey Now Open

Help shape the 2026 state of Special-Needs Transportation report! School district and contractor leaders — share your notes on ridership, equipment, and staffing by Dec. 31, 2025.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2025

HopSkipDrive Enters San Antonio, Minneapolis Markets

As districts face growing transportation challenges, HopSkipDrive’s expansion into San Antonio and Minneapolis aims to fill critical gaps in student mobility.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2025

Applications Open for Propane Autogas Skills Grant Program

With alternative fuels on the rise, PERC’s grant program helps schools prepare students for careers maintaining low-emission fleets through hands-on training and equipment funding.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2025

Nominate Outstanding School Transportation Pros Under 40!

We're on the lookout for inspiring up-and-coming leaders in the K-12 student transportation industry to highlight as SBF's 2026 Trailblazers. Nominations open now!

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