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A row of yellow Valley View ISD electric school buses parked outdoors with the district logo in the corner of the image.
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 23, 2025

Texas District Deploys 8 Electric School Buses

The project is Highland Electric's first in south Texas, as Valley View ISD welcomes new Type Cs from Thomas Built Buses and eight Tellus chargers.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 21, 2025

Thomas Built Buses Unveils Its First Electric Type D Bus

Wattson is the company's largest electrified school bus built on Thomas’ HDX2 platform and powered by Accelera’s 14Xe electric axle.

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A racetrack with bright sunlight and blurred motion lines, symbolizing speed and driving, with the text “A Celebrity Endorsement for School Bus Safety” and the School Bus Fleet logo at the bottom.
Safetyby Staff and News ReportsOctober 21, 2025

Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing Driver Reminds Motorists to Protect Students on the Road

For National School Bus Safety Week, NSTA, Blue Bird, ROUSH CleanTech, and RFK Racing joined forces for a video campaign reminding drivers that stopping for school buses isn’t optional.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseOctober 20, 2025

Six STA Terminals Receive Regional Safety Challenge Awards

The contractor celebrates National School Bus Safety Week, highlighting its top-performing terminals for safety excellence.

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A white and orange graphic with text reading "Threat Training Grant Now Open."
Safetyby News/Media ReleaseOctober 20, 2025

Threat Preparedness Training Grant Now Open

With STOP Grant funding open, S.T.A.R.T. pushes school leaders to prioritize active-threat training for bus drivers.

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An orange and white graphic with ESChat and JVCKENWOOD products.
Managementby StaffOctober 20, 2025

JVCKENWOOD Acquires Broadband Push-to-Talk Provider ESChat

The company's planned acquisition of ESChat accelerates its growth in broadband Push-to-Talk technology, expanding connectivity for first responders and school transportation fleets.

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Durham School Services Ann Arbor school buses.
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 17, 2025

Grants Push Michigan Toward 900 Clean School Buses

The state is investing $35.9 million to help school districts expand their electric and propane bus fleets.

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A graphic that says "2025 National School Bus Safety Week."
Safetyby Elora HaynesOctober 16, 2025

Make the Most of National School Bus Safety Week With These Resources

Check out these resources you can use to create a campaign that reminds students, parents, and motorists in your community to prioritize school bus safety.

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Survey: Homeless Student Identification Rises for Third Consecutive Year

New data reveals frontline perspectives on supporting some of America’s most vulnerable students, detailing transportation challenges and possible solutions.

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An orange and red graphic with white text reading "USDOT Emergency Order, Non-Domiciled CDLs."
Managementby Elora HaynesOctober 15, 2025

USDOT Emergency Order Reshapes State Licensing for Non-Domiciled Drivers

New non-domiciled CDL restrictions increase liability risks and prompt school transportation leaders to audit drivers and tighten compliance.

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