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Find strategies for running an effective school transportation operation, from leadership and workforce challenges to routing, budgeting, procurement, and fleet planning. This channel also covers the people and business developments shaping the industry.

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School bus with silos.
News•by Staff•May 31, 2024

Enter School Bus Fleet's 2024 Photo Contest!

This year, School Bus Fleet wants to see some specific types of photos from participants. Winners will be announced in July. Photos will appear in the August print edition of the magazine.

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Durham School Services
News•by News/Media Release•May 28, 2024

Durham School Services Expands Service in Missouri

The contractor fleet will provide transportation to Tipton R-VI School District this summer while buses roll in Smithon R-VI School District in the fall.

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Blue Bird workers.
News•by News/Media Release•May 24, 2024

Blue Bird Workers Secure First Union Contract

Blue Bird Corporation celebrates the ratification of its first union contract by over 1,500 workers, secured through collaboration with the United Steelworkers. The three-year agreement promises significant wage increases, job respect, and vital health and safety provisions.

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First Student
News•by News/Media Release•May 21, 2024

First Student Wins ACT Expo "Leading Private Fleet" Award

The recognition is a first for a student transportation company considered for the award in a field whose past recipients have included Anheuser-Busch, Frito Lay, and Matheson Trucking.

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Imaginary map.
News•by News/Media Release•May 17, 2024

HopSkipDrive Enhances RideIQ Platform with Precision Location Features and Ride-Pausing Functionality

HopSkipDrive unveils new features for its RideIQ platform, offering precision location pins for exact pickup and drop-off spots, and a ride pausing function. These updates aim to streamline school transportation, minimizing confusion and disruptions while ensuring safety and efficiency for passengers across more than 600 districts, nonprofits, and government agencies.

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Podcasts•May 15, 2024

Electric Opportunities for Student Transportation

In this episode of The Route, we're talking all things electrification, including proposed EV standards and an interview with a clean transportation executive at NYSERDA.

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Jenna Van Harpen, Tim Gordon, and Albert Burleigh of Blue Bird.
News•by News/Media Release•May 14, 2024

Blue Bird Expands Leadership of Sales, Marketing

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird promoted Tim Gordon to senior vice president of its sales and marketing organization. The company also appointed Albert Burleigh to vice president of North America bus sales and Jenna Van Harpen to vice president of national fleet sales.

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Durham School Services drivers Anne Albarran and Amanda DeMar.
News•by News/Media Release•May 14, 2024

Durham School Services Earns Recognition, Pursues Sustainability Goals

The school transportation company also renewed and extended partnerships with districts in Texas and Wisconsin.

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Articles•by Wes Platt•May 13, 2024

How Do You Say School Bus Driver in 20 Different Languages?

From Spanish to Mandarin, delve into the universal role these unsung heroes known as "school bus drivers" play in ensuring children's safety and well-being on their daily journey to and from school.

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Dealer gathering for Thomas Built Buses.
News•by News/Media Release•May 13, 2024

New England Transit Sales Named Thomas Built Dealer of the Year

Thomas Built Buses recognized its top North America bus dealers during an awards program in San Antonio, Texas.

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