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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffJuly 6, 2021

Arizona District Adds its First Electric School Bus

Cartwright School District #38 secures funding to purchase one 84-passenger Blue Bird electric school bus, in addition to a Level 2 charging station.

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Managementby SBF StaffJuly 1, 2021

NTSB Chairman Retires

Robert L. Sumwalt, who began his tenure as the National Transportation Safety Board's 14th chairman in 2017, retired on June 30.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffJune 29, 2021

Canada Approves $30M for Zero-Emission School Bus Project

The investment supports the purchase of up to 280 zero-emission school buses for members of the Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia.

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Managementby SBF StaffJune 29, 2021

Blue Bird Makes Prestolite Alternators Standard, Optional on Some School Buses

Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville IdlePro Extreme 350- and 420-amp alternators will be offered as standard on Blue Bird’s All American RE Diesel and CNG-powered school buses and optional for models using a Cummins 2021 engine.

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Managementby SBF StaffJune 28, 2021

Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2021 Contractor of the Year award.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 25, 2021

Getting Emergency Connectivity Fund Support for School Bus Wi-Fi: What to Know

Hotspots on school buses and devices for students who lack connectivity are eligible. As of June 29, schools and libraries eligible for funding from the E-rate program can apply and the deadline for the first round of funds is August 13.

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Managementby SBF StaffJune 25, 2021

Minnesota Association Honors School Bus Drivers at Annual Conference

Six of the state’s drivers receive awards for their dedication to safety and years of service.

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Managementby SBF StaffJune 24, 2021

BusPatrol Launches New Hiring, Training Program for Safety Tech Installers

The BusPatrol Academy will train aspiring technicians on how to install the company’s safety technology — including stop-arm cameras, 360-degree safety cameras, and GPS and telemetry — on school buses.

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Alternative Fuelsby Sadiah Thompson June 22, 2021

Missouri District Finds Cost Savings With Propane School Buses

Fort Zumwalt School District R-II saves nearly $70,000 per year on fuel since adding 70 propane school buses to its fleet.

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Managementby Nicole SchlosserJune 21, 2021

NASDPTS Announces 2021, 2022 Annual Conference Plans

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services will hold its upcoming conferences in person in the Washington, D.C. area.

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