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South Coast AQMD logo alongside a school bus driving on a roadway, representing new funding to replace diesel buses with zero-emission models for Southern California school districts.
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 20, 2025

California Agency to Fund $78M in New Clean School Buses

South Coast AQMD plans to replace 286 older buses with newer models, plus accompanying infrastructure, across 35 districts in the South Coast Air Basin.

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Christine Koester from the EPA speaks at a podium with the NASDPTS logo during a conference. A bold graphic reads “EPA Update” with megaphone and lightning bolt icons around her.
Alternative Fuelsby Amanda HuggettNovember 20, 2025

Where EPA School Bus Funding Stands: CSBP, DERA, and Heavy-Duty Grants Update

One program ends, another looks to be reimagined, and the Clean School Bus Program is in a holding pattern — here’s where each EPA program stands and what to expect moving forward.

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Orange and red graphic with text reading "Non-Domiciled CDLs: FMCSA Rule Paused."
Managementby Elora HaynesNovember 19, 2025

Non-Domiciled CDL Limitations Paused, Challenges to FMCSA Policy

A federal court has paused new FMCSA rules restricting non-domiciled CDL holders, as lawsuits from drivers and local governments proceed.

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Front view of an all-electric Blue Bird school bus.
Alternative Fuelsby StaffNovember 19, 2025

West Aurora District 129 Launches 27 Electric School Buses Backed by Nearly $1M in ComEd EV Rebates

The Illinois district’s new electric bus fleet, supported by EPA grants, ComEd incentives, and Highland Electric Fleets, advances its commitment to sustainable school operations.

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Safetyby Staff and News ReportsNovember 17, 2025

6 Students Died from School Bus Loading/Unloading in 2024-25

The total fatalities remain unchanged compared to the last school year across the U.S. All injuries sustained were from school buses.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseNovember 16, 2025

STA Names New VP of Marketing & Communications

The new addition to the contractor's executive leadership team brings change management and brand and market positioning experience from the public transit industry in the new role.

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A green and white graphic with text reading "GreenPower Accelerates Electric School Bus Production."
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2025

GreenPower Accelerates Production of All-Electric School Buses

A new financing facility supports conversion of more than $50 million in contracted school bus orders.

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Aerial image of California highways intersecting with text reading "CARB Inventory Reveals Emissions Drop in California."
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2025

CARB Reveals Clean Transportation Drove California’s Emissions Drop in 2023

The latest data shows California’s climate programs continue to push greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions down while the state’s economy grows.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseNovember 12, 2025

HopSkipDrive Updates CareDriver Education & Certification Process

The alternative transportation provider now has higher standards for screening, certification, and ongoing education for its CareDriver community.

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A blue, green, and white graphic with text reading "TCEQ Opens Grant Program To Reduce Diesel Emissions."
Managementby News/Media ReleaseNovember 12, 2025

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Launches Grant Program

Texas schools can now apply for funding to replace or retrofit older diesel school buses through the Texas Clean School Bus Program.

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