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Alternative Fuelsby Thomas McMahonMay 4, 2017

DERA Escapes Budget Cuts, Tabbed for 20% Increase

Congress’ new appropriations bill for fiscal year 2017 includes $60 million for EPA’s clean diesel grant program.

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Managementby StaffMay 3, 2017

Former North Carolina State Director to Consult for Edulog

Derek Graham, North Carolina's former state director of pupil transportation, will provide consulting services to the company and its clients. 

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Maintenanceby StaffMay 3, 2017

Allison's New Fuel Economy Technology Offered on Blue Bird Buses

The school bus manufacturer is now offering Allison Transmission's FuelSense 2.0 for new buses with Allison transmissions ordered on or after May 1.

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Managementby StaffMay 3, 2017

Thomas Built Buses Honors Top Dealers for 2016

Carolina Thomas is named Thomas Built’s Dealer of the Year. The school bus OEM also awards regional winners and President’s Club recognitions.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 2, 2017

Webinar to Offer Tips for Efficient Transportation Operations

The TransPar Group’s Tim Ammon and Tod Eskra will provide guidance on overcoming school transportation challenges and designing efficient operations.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMay 2, 2017

Electric School Bus Approved for Voucher in California

GreenPower Motor Co.’s Synapse 72 is approved by the California Air Resources Board for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project for up to $110,000 for each one sold in the state.

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Safetyby Nicole SchlosserMay 2, 2017

Police: Former Cop Strikes Students at School Bus Stop, 1 Dies

John Camfield of Florida is arrested after reportedly driving into a group of students while allegedly being under the influence of alcohol, killing one of them.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 2, 2017

Report Examines Traditional School Transportation Models

In its new report, Bellwether Education Partners looks at the structure of school transportation systems, funding mechanisms, and other topics.

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Managementby Thomas McMahonMay 1, 2017

2 School Districts Named to ‘100 Best Fleets’ List

Humble ISD and San Antonio ISD in Texas are ranked in this year’s edition of the list, which recognizes exemplary fleet performance.

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffApril 28, 2017

School Bus Driver, Aide Accused of Leaving Special-Needs Student on Bus

The 10-year-old student is found in the bus yard of a Louisiana school district after having reportedly fallen asleep on the bus. The driver and aide are arrested. 

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