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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 7, 2025

First Look at Thomas Built Buses' Second-Gen Jouley Electric School Bus

Peek at the next-generation of the Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley here, with the scoop on its new tech, features, performance, and more.

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2025 School Bus Maintenance Survey
Maintenanceby StaffJanuary 7, 2025

2025 School Bus Maintenance Survey Now Open

School Bus Fleet is now accepting responses for our annual maintenance operations survey. Your insights are needed! This survey is sponsored by Dorman Products.

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fatal accident in wisconsin
Safetyby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 6, 2025

5-Year-Old Boy Struck by Bus in Wisconsin

A pre-K student lost his life in an accident in Waukesha County while transferring to a shuttle to school. Details on the incident, community response, and the resulting routing changes, here.

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New leadership team steps in at Forest River
Managementby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 6, 2025

Forest River Announces New Management Team

Following the passing of the company's founder, Forest River has announced a new team of three to lead the manufacturer into the future.

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Managementby StaffJanuary 6, 2025

Meet the 2025-26 SBF Editorial Advisory Board

Nine leaders in pupil transportation have gathered to help support School Bus Fleet's editorial mission of informing and inspiring industry professionals. Check out the names behind the brand here — and what they’ll be doing.

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Sound off reader feedback
Managementby StaffDecember 24, 2024

Sound Off: SBF Readers Respond to Propane, Safety, History & Student Behavior

Not much gets folks as passionate as they are about school bus and student safety. Here are some recent reader comments about reducing illegal passing, loading safety, and equipment, as well as requests for the larger industry in regard to propane products.

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Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2024

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's 2025 Fact Book

The 10th and final issue of 2024 is here, and it's our annual Fact Book! Check out the latest OEM listings and specs, association contacts, school bus stats, and the top stories from this year.

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Managementby StaffDecember 23, 2024

2024 Year in Review: Top Posts on School Bus Fleet

What were the most popular student transportation stories of 2024? From legislative action updates to how-to articles on technology usage, special needs best practices, and spotlights on inspirational leaders, we thank you for reading these.

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Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles selections are in
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 20, 2024

EPA Announces $735M in Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Funding

In the first-ever round of grant funding, 70 applicants have been tentatively selected to help replace over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and infrastructure. About 70% of those will be for school buses.

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GreenPower BEAST bus
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 19, 2024

GreenPower Announces 11 BEAST All-Electric School Buses for Western U.S.

GreenPower to deliver 11 new BEAST school buses to Arizona, California, and Oregon and more orders come in.

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