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Wes Platt
Lauren Fletcher

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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 John Benish Jr.February 11, 2021

How Can the Yellow Bus Meet the 2030 Zero-Emissions Challenge?

National School Transportation Association President John Benish Jr. says that while the pupil transportation industry invites innovation, factors such as cost and infrastructure support need to be considered in working to meet the Biden Administration's ambitious Clean Energy Plan.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby H. Kevin Mest February 2, 2021

Keys to School Bus Safety in a COVID-19 World

The future of the COVID-19 pandemic is uncertain, but safety technology innovations to help with staggered schedules — such as bus and ridership tracking and apps, as well as tablets — are here to stay.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Todd Mouw and Crystelle MarkleyJanuary 29, 2021

Op-Ed: Propane Industry Offering More Innovations for School Buses

The U.S. has seen a 960% increase in propane-powered school bus fleets since 2012. Companies are responding with upgraded engines and fueling infrastructure and renewable propane.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 25, 2021

Signs of Hope as We Brave a New Year

Whether through advocacy or technology, in easy or tough times, success comes down to the incredibly dedicated people of this industry to bring us beyond hope and help all schoolchildren safely access an education every day.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby John Benish Jr.January 19, 2021

Will the Vaccine Open More School Bus Doors in 2021?

John Benish Jr., the National School Transportation Association's president, hopes the COVID-19 vaccine will provide a level of comfort for parents and school employees — including bus drivers — that would allow more schools to reopen for in-person learning.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Nicole SchlosserDecember 11, 2020

School Bus Sales Dip, but Industry Holds on in Unprecedented Year

Although COVID-19 was unforeseen, we have seen bus sales drop even further — although more gradually — during the Great Recession and recovery, and they bounced back.

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