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Managementby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 15, 2025

Transportant Grows in Oregon and Washington

Learn about Transportant's new Northwestern contracts with Estacada and South Kitsap school districts.

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Safetyby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 14, 2025

Georgia Child Killed While Waiting for School Bus

Two weeks into September 2025, a 5-year-old girl died when a passenger vehicle struck her in the roadway while she waited for the bus. In Delaware, a boy died when his e-bike collided with a school bus making a turn, and an adult pedestrian died in Alaska after a collision.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2025

IC Bus Awards 2025-2026 Scholarships

The school bus manufacturer’s annual scholarships go to family members of dealer employees. This year, 14 students will each receive $5,000 to support their education expenses.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2025

New Jersey Contractor Pilots Dual-Fuel RNG System

B.R. Williams is the first in the state to deploy the DEMI-NeuFuel platform, a conversion technology blending renewable natural gas with diesel to extend fleet sustainability.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 12, 2025

Minnesota District Gets $1.2M State Grant for Electric School Buses

Thanks to a Minnesota Department of Commerce Electric School Bus Equipment Grant, three new EV buses will begin service in the 2026–27 school year.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 11, 2025

Electric School Buses Put to the Test: V2G Charging Pilot Launches in 3 Illinois Districts

The pilot aims to test bidirectional charging technology, enhancing energy optimization for customers and supporting the grid. It will be deployed at three local northern Illinois schools.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

2025 National Specs and Procedures Manual Now Available

The updated NSTSP book is now complete, the final result of the most recent National Congress on School Transportation, which set new best-practice standards for the industry.

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Managementby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

Micro Bird Celebrates U.S. Facility Grand Opening

With a $38M investment, the new Plattsburgh facility expands Micro Bird’s U.S. footprint, adding jobs and doubling bus production capacity.

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Technician using Truck Check-Up diagnostic software on a Panasonic Toughbook laptop inside a truck cab
Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2025

Noregon Updates Shop Management System, CARB Inspection Tool

The maintenance company's Truck Check Up and ShopPulse products receive enhancements and feature updates.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2025

Pro-Vision Acquires Spartan Radar

The acquisition aims to pair video with radar to boost fleet safety and collision avoidance.

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