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Safety•from News/Media Release•February 23, 2026

Thomas Built Buses Awards “If You Pass” Safety Campaign Funds to Ga. District

The OEM's three-week campaign during National School Bus Safety Week has awarded nearly $6,000 to Bryan County Schools to support increasing student safety around the bus.

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Management•by Staff•February 19, 2026

Remembering Michael A. Roberts

The long-time leader of the Ohio-based American Bus and Accessories business has died, with Roberts’ daughter and son-in-law taking over the business.

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Alternative Fuels•by Staff and News Reports•February 18, 2026

EPA Officially Rolls Back Federal GHG Standards

The federal administration called its 2009 Endangerment Finding rescission "the single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history." It eliminates greenhouse gas emission standards for all vehicles and engines for model years 2012 to 2027 and beyond.

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Management•by Staff•February 16, 2026

Calling All Contractors: 2026 Operations Survey Open

School bus contractors and alternative transportation providers, your insights are crucial; please help us report on the state of contracting in this survey. Answers close March 31.

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Management•from News/Media Release•February 12, 2026

CalAmp Launches Next-Generation Parent App

CalAmp’s updated Here Comes The Bus app introduces enhanced safety controls, streamlined parent onboarding, and expanded features to improve visibility and communication around student transportation.

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Graphic showing the front of a yellow school bus with cracked-glass overlay and headline reading “Fatal School Bus Hit & Run in New York,” dated February 5, 2026, alongside the School Bus Fleet logo.
Safety•by Staff and News Reports•February 10, 2026

New York Girl Killed by School Bus Hit & Run

An 11-year-old in Brooklyn was killed crossing the street. Meanwhile, the school bus driver faces misdemeanor charges after he left the scene.

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Policy & Regulations•from News/Media Release•February 10, 2026

School Bus Laws To Watch: Stop-Arm Cameras, Safety Retrofits & Driver Shortage Fixes

From Maine bus safety upgrades to stop-arm camera bills, electric bus funding, and an Alabama workforce solution, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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2026 Disaster Response Guide Call for Experts is Open.
Safety•by Staff•February 9, 2026

Disaster Readiness Starts Before the Storm [Call for Experts]

The 2026 Disaster Response Guide is officially underway, and we’re now opening a Call for Insights and Experts.

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Children run toward a stopped yellow school bus on a residential street as a graphic overlay reads “School Bus Fleet Biz Briefs” with the date February 9, 2026, promoting an industry business news roundup.
Management•by Staff and News Reports•February 7, 2026

School Bus Business Briefs: School Grants, New Contracts & Revenue Growth

In school bus tech and vendor updates, check in on news from EverDriven, Gatekeeper, Fleetio, Transfinder, RIDE, and new district partnerships.

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Special Needs Transportation•by Staff•February 5, 2026

Announcing 2026 Special-Needs Driver of the Year Nominations

Honoring the exemplary accomplishments of school bus drivers transporting students with disabilities, AMF Bruns of America’s ninth annual National Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year Award closes nominations soon!

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