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Newsby StaffMay 3, 2016

Indiana District Acquires 20 Propane School Buses

Wayne Township’s new propane-powered Blue Bird buses are funded in part by a $45,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Energy Development.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 28, 2016

Canadian Conference Covers Alt-Fuels, Technology for School Buses

Insights on fuel options, practical ideas for Wi-Fi on school buses, and an inspiring Olympian were among the standouts at the Canadian Pupil Transportation Conference.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2016

Safety Competition to Feature Propane School Buses

The 43rd Annual Montgomery-Bucks School Bus Safety Competition in Pennsylvania will use the alternative-fuel buses for the first time.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2016

Arizona School Bus Dealership Opens Bigger Facility, Adds Jobs

Canyon State Bus Sales’ new 27,500-square-foot facility enables the Blue Bird dealer to increase its staff by 15% immediately.

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Newsby StaffApril 20, 2016

Arizona District Adds 73 More Propane School Buses

Now 85% of Kyrene School District’s school bus fleet is composed of Blue Bird Vision Propane models.

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ProductsApril 20, 2016

Datalink Adapter

INLINE 7, a wired and wireless datalink adapter, offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless connectivity while also providing traditional wired functionality via USB.

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ProductsApril 15, 2016

Fuel-Saving App

The ThermoCall app now offers drivers the convenience of preheating their engine from a mobile phone, which can reduce idling and extend engine life, company officials said.

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Newsby StaffApril 14, 2016

Idaho District Launches Its First Propane School Bus

The new Blue Bird Vision Propane bus is expected to lower Grace School District’s operating costs while reducing environmental impact.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 14, 2016

SBX Discussions Dig Into Driver Shortage, Stop-arm Running

The second edition of School Bus eXchange brings school bus operators and suppliers to Colorado to share solutions for key issues facing the industry.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonApril 13, 2016

Growing District Steps Up Driver Recruitment, Fleet Replacement

Elk Grove’s transportation department adds alt-fuel buses, boosts field trip service, and works to attract more drivers as the district prepares to build more schools.

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