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Row of yellow International CE Series electric school buses parked in a lot in Bloom Township, Illinois, ready for deployment. One bus is marked “EV01” with an orange cone nearby.

STA Launches Its Largest Electric Bus Deployment in Illinois

School bus contractor Student Transportation of America welcomes 25 new EV school buses for Bloom Township District 206 in Chicago Heights.

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The back right corner of a school bus with blue text on the bumper reading "Electric Powered".

Maryland Invests $12M in Electric Buses for 7 Districts

New grant funding helps Maryland schools launch or expand electric fleets while prioritizing equity and long-term savings.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

Durham School Services Hires Sara Lissick as Chief Financial Officer

The experienced finance professional joins the school bus contractor to manage all finance, accounting, and tax operations and processes. The appointment comes just after the company was acquired by an investment firm.

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Pro-Vision’s CloudConnect software shown on computer screens, featuring live bus interior video and GPS mapping for real-time fleet monitoring and management.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2025

Pro-Vision’s CloudConnect Adds Live Video and Live GPS Tracking

Pro-Vision has added live video streaming and GPS mapping to its CloudConnect platform, giving fleet managers real-time tools to boost safety, efficiency, and responsiveness.

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Two men stand smiling outside a building with glass doors, one with his arm around the other. Both are holding phones and dressed in casual collared shirts, one in black and one in gray.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 5, 2025

Durham School Services Maintenance Supervisor Named Technician of the Year

Durham School Services’ Derek Canode has been named Idaho’s Technician of the Year after leading efforts to ensure more than 235 buses were ready and compliant for the West Ada School District.

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EPA Proposes to Repeal All GHG Emissions Standards

The federal agency has issued a proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas emission standards on light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles and engines to restore consumer choice and save on regulatory costs.

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Buses lined while fueling at Orange Grove Charter School.
Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 4, 2025

South Carolina Charter School Converts Fleet To Run on Renewable Natural Gas

By converting its diesel buses to run on RNG, Orange Grove Charter School is cutting emissions and saving $750 a month through a fuel cost reduction.

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Managementby StaffAugust 4, 2025

Seeking School District Fleet Feedback: 2025 Survey Open

Hurry, this survey closes tomorrow! SBF is looking for school district input on a variety of topics for our annual report. Responses are due by Sept. 19, 2025.

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Two children with backpacks walk toward a First Student yellow school bus parked on a suburban street under the shade of trees.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 1, 2025

First Student's Tech Expansion for 2025-26 School Year

The contractor company revealed its roadmap for the upcoming school year, which includes expanding its HALO platform to all buses, rolling out a new Rate My Service feature, and adding to its alternative transportation solution.

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Cover image for EverDriven’s Future of Modern Student Transportation and Safety report, showing a smiling student with a backpack greeted by an adult in a safety vest near a vehicle.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

Report: 98% of School Districts Want Modern Transportation

EverDriven's newest report features insights from 500+ school district leaders, highlighting how districts are tackling chronic absenteeism and equity gaps by turning to technology-enabled, student-centered solutions.

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