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Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 10, 2025

HopSkipDrive Welcomes New CFO and VP of Sales

Two new executives join the team at the alternative transportation provider to fuel its next chapter of growth.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 9, 2025

Minnesota Coaches Acquires Spanier Bus Service

With the acquisition of Spanier Bus Service, Minnesota Coaches expands its reach in central Minnesota while preserving a 70-year family legacy of safe, community-focused student transportation.

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Managementby StaffOctober 9, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's October 2025 Green Issue

From a quick guide on alternative fuel terms to the state of electric school buses, the rise of RNG, creating successful electric ecosystems, and managing behavior on the bus, don't miss these articles.

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Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseOctober 8, 2025

Fleetio Expands Maintenance Shop Network into Canada

Fleetio's expanded network gives transportation departments new access to verified repair partners, faster approvals, and real-time repair tracking.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 8, 2025

New Jersey Contractor Debuts 4 Electric Van-Con Buses

D&M Tours starts rolling with its first electric buses serving three local school districts. It worked with Van-Con, Inc., Motiv, and CCMT on the deployment.

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Safetyby Elora HaynesOctober 7, 2025

LION Issues Inspection Bulletin After Montreal School Bus Fire

LION directs all operators to inspect and modify HVAC wiring on select buses to prevent electrical faults and enhance safety.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 6, 2025

School Transportation Leaders Encouraged To Prepare With Propane

In recognition of National Propane Day, PERC is spotlighting propane autogas as a reliable, clean energy option to keep school fleets running.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 6, 2025

Pathwise Announces New Executive Team

As longtime COO Jim Chamberlin transitions into an advisor role, the company formerly known as TransAct welcomes a new CTO, COO, and CPMO.

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Group of elementary school students with backpacks walking toward a yellow school bus, representing restored bus service for Connecticut students.
Managementby Staff and News ReportsOctober 3, 2025

Connecticut Students See Restored Bus Service After Budget Cuts

Bridgeport Public Schools asked some students to walk to school this year in a move to save $4.6M. Now, transportation service is back after the state helped negotiate contracts.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseOctober 3, 2025

Legislation Introduced to Curb Illegal School Bus Passings

Lawmakers consider legislation seeking to require the DOT to release a national PSA about the dangers of illegal stop-arm passings.

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