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ArticlesDecember 12, 2025

Electric School Bus Financing: Making Fleet Transitions Operationally Sustainable for the Long Haul

Electric school bus success hinges on long-term planning, which means smart financing, battery management, and service-based models that keep fleets reliable for years.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2025

School Bus Business Briefs: New Parent App Launch & CyberBus Hits the Road

From an electric bus donation to a new tracking app, safety tech, leadership hires, and an acquisition, here’s the latest supplier news.

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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 News/Media ReleaseDecember 8, 2025

Thomas Built Buses to Increase Type A Minotour Production by 50%

The OEM's High Point, N.C. plant triples in space to accommodate the expansion of small school bus manufacturing.

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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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ArticlesDecember 4, 2025

Creating a Culture of Clean: Why Sanitation Is a Cornerstone of Student Safety

Cleanliness goes beyond appearance; it’s critical in keeping students safe and healthy. Here’s how to emphasize routine sanitation, staff training, and accountability to prevent illness and maintain trust with families.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettDecember 3, 2025

Funding Shifts, Fleet Leaders & Bus Moves: November 2025 School Bus News Cheat Sheet

Missed any of last month’s industry news? Here’s your 2-minute recap of top headlines, conference highlights, funding shifts, and survey results.

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ArticlesDecember 2, 2025

Unlocking Hidden Value: Why Loss of Use Recovery Matters for School Bus Fleets

One of the most overlooked financial opportunities in school transportation is the bus’ downtime after a not-at-fault accident. Here’s how operators can reclaim thousands in recoverable downtime.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 24, 2025

METS Expands in the Midwest

The Michigan-based transportation provider announced increased service area expansion, a new staffing service model, and a new website to boot.

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