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Alternative Fuelsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 8, 2020

Blue Bird Names October ‘Alternative Power Month,’ Launches Webinars

The school bus manufacturer is hosting webinars and contests related to its alternative-power offerings throughout the month.

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Safetyby SBF StaffOctober 7, 2020

First Student Safety Manager Recognized by National Safety Council

Renee Boydo, who oversees more than 450 First Student locations and all aspects of the company’s driver training programs, is named a 2020 Rising Star of Safety.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffOctober 7, 2020

Blue Bird Reports Nationwide Surge in Electric School Bus Interest

Multiple states with varying climates and road conditions are adopting electric school buses for cost savings and environmental impact, according to the school bus manufacturer.

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Managementby SBF StaffOctober 6, 2020

N.Y. School Bus Monitor Retires at 100

Yolanda Imbriano says farewell to the yellow bus after more than 50 years of service at Oceanside School District.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffOctober 5, 2020

EPA Offering Over $10M in Diesel Emission Reduction Rebates

The agency will award selected applicants $20,000 to $65,000 per bus for scrapping and replacement.

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Alternative Fuelsby SBF StaffOctober 5, 2020

Thomas Built’s Electric School Bus Named ‘Coolest Thing’ Made in the State

The school bus manufacturer’s Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric bus is the inaugural winner of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce's “Coolest Thing Made in N.C.” competition.

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Safetyby SBF StaffOctober 5, 2020

IC Bus Introduces School Bus Driver Barrier Kit

The barrier kit is aimed at providing added protection for drivers by mitigating the spread of germs, such as COVID-19, on the school bus.

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Safetyby Sadiah Thompson October 5, 2020

N.C. District to Pilot Coronavirus School Bus Safety Program

The three-year program for Mount Airy City Schools will provide new technology and services for the district’s buses, including onboard cameras, GPS, and student ridership tracking.

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Managementby SBF StaffOctober 5, 2020

Transportation, Vessel Industries Keep Urging CERTS Act Passage

Leading industry associations call for Congress to include the legislation in a COVID-19 stimulus package as they struggle with furloughs and layoffs of about 308,000 employees due to the pandemic.

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Managementby SBF StaffOctober 2, 2020

Krapf Executive Jim Folkes Retires After Over 30 Years

Formerly the VP of Communications for Krapf School Bus, Folkes also served as the company’s COO. His experience includes 20 years with Laidlaw International.

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