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Zonar Bus Suite app shown on smartphones with map tracking and language selection options, highlighting multilingual support for school transportation updates.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 2, 2026

Zonar Expands Parent App to Include 2 More Languages

The Bus Suite app is now supported in French and Spanish to aid in assisting families across diverse communities.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 2, 2026

Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Micro Bird, Consolidates Operations

The Georgia-based OEM has acquired Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, bringing the business fully under one brand, one team and one operating approach.

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A yellow graphic featuring a map of the United States with two location pins in the Midwest and Southeast regions. To the right is the Zum logo and text reading “Zum Enters 2 More Partnerships,” with the School Bus Fleet logo in the corner.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 1, 2026

Zum Adds 2 More District Partnerships

The transportation and software provider is now working with LEAD Public Schools in Tennessee and Rockford Public Schools in Illinois.

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Graphic titled “Cooperative Purchasing 101” from School Bus Fleet showing a team meeting around a table with a laptop, documents, and a toy school bus, promoting easier ways to buy buses and technology.

Stop Reinventing the RFP: Why Cooperative Purchasing Works for School Transportation

Take the burden out of bidding. Cooperative contracts can save district transportation teams time, money, and hassle. Here’s how.

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Row of yellow school buses with overlay text reading “The essential guide to school bus fleet maintenance: Maximizing safety and uptime” and the Geotab logo.
SponsoredApril 1, 2026

The New Playbook for Safer, Smarter School Bus Maintenance

As school districts juggle aging buses, technician shortages and rising safety expectations, proactive fleet maintenance is becoming essential. This guide explores how telematics, predictive maintenance and real-time vehicle data can help transportation departments reduce breakdowns, extend vehicle life, improve compliance and keep students safer on the road.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettMarch 31, 2026

Alternative Turns Yellow: EverDriven’s Move Into School Bus Routing

EverDriven is bringing its experience with complex transportation into a new school bus routing support division. In this video, Greg Jackson breaks down what the service offers and why districts need this kind of help now more than ever.

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Kathy Calkins stands in a parking lot with school buses behind her and the admin of the year award logo next to her
ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettMarch 30, 2026

2026 Administrator of the Year: Kathy Calkins’ Transformational Leadership in Oregon

Three decades after almost walking away from the school bus, studying behavior changed everything for Kathy Calkins. Now, she oversees 181 buses and leads the 225-person team at North Clackamas with intent and purpose.

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Students getting off a yellow electric school bus labeled “100% Electric” with Zūm Services branding
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 27, 2026

Zum Shares 2025 Successes

Zūm Services achieved record-setting revenue last year as its AI-powered platform grew to 15 states. These and more measurable wins detailed here.

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Molly McGee Hewitt stands at a podium on a stage with a screen behind her that says "Driven Together" and the NAPT logo
Newsby Amanda HuggettMarch 26, 2026

Inside NAPT’s Driven Together Campaign

How the association is driving increased awareness and education about the role of the school bus across the country and the shared commitment we have in its success.

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a photo of a LION school bus with text overlay that reads "LION update: "A company rebuilt"
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 25, 2026

LION Shares Company Update One Year Post-Acquisition

After a turbulent year, the former Lion Electric announces almost 200 employees and over 500 new bus sales with improved uptime from its plant serving Quebec.

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