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Special Needs Transportation•by Elora Haynes•January 20, 2026

New Jersey Legislature Approves Special Education Transportation Task Force

The state moves to review special education transportation policies following safety concerns raised by families and advocates.

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Management•by News/Media Release•January 15, 2026

South Carolina Proposes Expanded School Bus, Safety Funding in 2026 Education Budget

The Palmetto state looks to add $40M in funding for school bus replacement schedules and 300 new buses.

An image of a student with a backpack walking with text reading "Walking School Bus: Grant Fuels Safer Pedestrian Routes to School in New Mexico."

Safety•by Elora Haynes•January 15, 2026

New Mexico District Receives $2.7M Grant to Expand Walking School Bus Programs

See how a federal grant will help Albuquerque Public Schools expand supervised walking routes and improve student safety.

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Alternative Fuels•by Elora Haynes•January 14, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Manufacturing Growth & Energy Storage Expansion

Check out some of the latest moves where alternative fuels and school buses intersect, including manufacturing expansions, major funding awards, and energy storage strategies.

Illustration showing a school bus with a standard stop arm and a deployed retractable safety barrier extending across the roadway to block passing vehicles.

Safety•by News/Media Release•January 13, 2026

Florida Inventor Creates Retractable 10-Foot Stop-Arm

A newly developed school bus safety device introduces a retractable barrier designed to deter illegal passing during student loading and unloading.

Safety•by Staff•January 12, 2026

5-Year-Old Dragged by School Bus in Maine Fatality: NTSB Investigation Update

The second student's death in the state in less than a month, a Standish, Maine, kindergartner was killed by a school bus.

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Management•by Elora Haynes•January 12, 2026

Changing Lanes: International Financial, Blue Bird, Bytecurve, Kajeet, & JohnDow

Check out some of the latest personnel moves from across the school bus industry, including new leadership roles, a general manager spanning multiple companies, and one retirement.

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Management•by Elora Haynes•January 9, 2026

New Iowa Law Updates Requirements for Prospective School Bus Drivers

The new law shifts school bus driver training decisions to local districts while outlining new state standards for approved instruction.

Image of two people in high visibility vest walking in front of parked school buses with text reading "Biz Briefs."

Management•by Staff•January 8, 2026

School Bus Business Briefs: Modernization Trends, Community Innovation & Supplier Expansions

From 2026 outlooks to fleet technology expansions, major contracts, and community-focused initiatives, here’s the latest supplier and OEM news.

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Management•by News/Media Release•January 8, 2026

Charter Bus Company Helps California District with School Transportation

Busloop is helping Oakland Unified School District with field trip and other travel needs to aid in combatting effects of budget cuts and support underserved communities.

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