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Wes Platt

Wes Platt

Former Executive Editor

[Archives] Join us in an open-ended conversation about children and school buses – and the people who bring them together from SBF's editorial team and guest authors.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Carina NobleAugust 13, 2021

Collaboration Proves Critical for Continued Recovery

Carina Noble, the National School Transportation Association's president, reflects on the association’s recent annual meeting and convention, and how effective communication and leadership will help drive the future of the yellow bus.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Jim GauthierAugust 10, 2021

3 Steps for Cleaning, Disinfecting Interior School Bus Surfaces

Failing to properly treat high‐touch surfaces on the bus can place passengers and drivers at risk. The following three tips follow protocols used by hospitals to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole GeneauJuly 23, 2021

3 Myths of School Bus Fleet Electrification

With already constrained budgets, it’s important to arm school districts with the insight they need to make smart and strategic electrification investments.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Alison WileyJune 29, 2021

Electrifying Buses: How to Speak Utility

Key topics to cover when adopting electric buses include finding out the type of utility you are dealing with, identifying your utility customer representative, and finding out whether you will incur demand charges.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Marc TrahandJune 24, 2021

How V2G Can Help Create Cleaner Rides for Students

Vehicle-to-grid technology can lower the total cost of ownership for electric school buses and help integrate renewable energy.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Aylin CookJune 22, 2021

Publishing an Annual Safety Report Is Essential. Here’s What to Include

The report should provide transparency, help customers make informed decisions, and demonstrate the high level of safety involved in student transportation. Share safety policies, investments, and metrics.

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