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School Bus Fleet Blogby Carina NobleJune 13, 2022

NSTA: Bus-In Back on the Road and In-Person

The past two years have been anything but normal, and that required us to cancel our Bus‐In events for both 2020 and 2021. These cancellations did not mean that the association’s advocacy efforts shut down for the better part of two years.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJune 8, 2022

Low Voltage Ahead for Zero-Emission Rebate Plan?

The EPA has indicated that the next phase of the program may be more focused on grants rather than rebates, which might be more appealing to school districts across the financial spectrum. But even if they hand out millions of up-front dollars to buy new electric buses, it can be a risky investment without proper planning.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Christiane WalkerMay 11, 2022

Why Reinvent the Wheel? EPA Should Look to FTA’s Example for Electric School Bus Program Blueprint

The EPA’s approach to federal support for electrification begs the question if it will be accessible to districts that need it the most. The FTA’s phased model provides an attractive transition period for scaling; could it work for student transportation as well?

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Cristian Lepe and Lisa GonzalesMay 4, 2022

5 Tips for the New Transportation Director

As you step into this leadership role, make good choices during the first month. Here’s how.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Carina NobleApril 22, 2022

NSTA: Not Out of the Woods Yet

The school bus driver shortage remains a serious concern even as we start to put the COVID-19 pandemic behind us.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattApril 10, 2022

Love Stays Strong for the Reliable Yellow Bus

No matter what powers the vehicles, the people who make them, drive them, ride them remain unified in the common bond celebrated in February: They love the bus.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Carina NobleMarch 18, 2022

NSTA: Celebrating the Yellow Bus

Love the Bus Month might have been more spread out this year, but the sentiment remains as students learn about the importance of the familiar school buses and the people who drive and maintain them.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Meredith BrandtMarch 17, 2022

Evolving New Options in Electric Bus Upfitting

Collaborations may make it easier to convert gasoline and diesel school buses to battery electric.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Rachel PlantMarch 8, 2022

Improving School Bus Fleet Maintenance with Software

Fleet management software (FMS) can help modernize an operation, make it more efficient, and reduce downtime.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattFebruary 21, 2022

A Different World Welcomes SBF's New Publisher

George Brennan joins the School Bus Fleet crew after a career in newspaper advertising and media work in the waste and recycling industry.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Carina NobleFebruary 4, 2022

NSTA: Looking for Light at the End of the Tunnel

The National School Transportation Association urges school bus operators to take advantage of the FMCSA's temporary waiver of the "under-the-hood" component of the CDL test.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattFebruary 3, 2022

Forging a New Way Forward for School Bus Drivers

A North Carolina school district struggles to build trust and dedication despite technical bank problems and the ongoing nationwide bus driver shortage.

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