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Durham School Services Ann Arbor team with ASE Blue Seal of Excellence plaque in front of a school bus
Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2025

Durham School Services Recognizes New ASE Master Technicians and Blue Seal Locations

Eleven techs across the school bus contractor have achieved master mechanic status, while six Durham operations earn new Blue Seal status.

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Promotional graphic announcing Fleetio and Motive’s advanced integration. The image shows both company logos, text that reads ‘Fleetio and Motive Launch Advanced Integration.'
Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2025

Fleetio Adds Motive Fuel Card, DVIR Integration

Using an AI-powered platform, the new integration consolidates fuel, maintenance, and telematics data into one platform to ensure compliance and reduce downtime.

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Interior of a school bus showing rows of seats with integrated three-point seat belts, highlighting Texas’ new law requiring seat belts on all school buses.
Safetyby Staff and News ReportsAugust 28, 2025

Buckle Up, Texas: Seat Belts Now Required On All School Buses

The Lone Star state now requires three-point seat belts on all new school buses, a law focused on student safety and consistent use through training and education.

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A student disembarks a propane school bus.
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 28, 2025

PERC Survey Shows 87% of Parents Support Low-Emissions School Buses

Survey results reveal parents want cleaner rides, but school districts face funding gaps and delays in deploying other fuel options.

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collage of photos of the new Henry County Schools transportation West building
Managementby Amanda HuggettAugust 27, 2025

Inside Henry County Schools' New Transportation Facility

District and fleet growth in Henry County, Georgia, led to a brand-new building for its transportation services department. Take a peek inside here!

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 27, 2025

WRI: Electric School Buses Bring $1.6B Health & Climate Benefits

New research shows that using electric school buses instead of diesel could offer substantial benefits across every state in the contiguous U.S. each year. Here's a breakdown.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 26, 2025

NAPT Announces 2025 Award Winners

The association for public and private student transportation services will honor outstanding members for their service, continuing education, training and safety, special-needs, and heroism.

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An orange and white graphic with a Teamsters logo and text reading "School Bus Drivers Unite With Teamsters."
Managementby StaffAugust 26, 2025

First Student Drivers in Northern California Join Teamsters

See why school bus drivers in San Leandro have joined Teamsters Local 853, strengthening worker power under the First Student National Master Agreement.

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The back of a school bus on a road with text reading "Stay Road Ready: Brake Safety Week 2025".
Safetyby StaffAugust 25, 2025

2025 Brake Safety Week: What School Bus Fleets Need to Know

From daily checks to technician training, here’s how school bus fleets can prepare for CVSA’s 2025 Brake Safety Week inspections and all year long.

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Young student boarding a school bus with driver in background, representing First Student’s new transportation partnership with Seneca Valley School District.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 22, 2025

Pennsylvania District Adds Contract with First Student

Seneca Valley School District will launch its new partnership with the contracted bus provider for its nearly 150 buses for the 2025-26 school year.

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