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Special Needs Transportationby StaffNovember 18, 2024

Help Shape SBF's 2025 Special-Needs Report: Survey Open

We're asking all K-12 school districts and contractors to share their voice about special-needs transportation for SBF's annual survey. Please respond by Jan. 6!

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2024

Don’t Miss the Bus: Missouri’s Propane Grants Going Fast

Calling all school districts in the Show-Me state! If you're ready to add propane buses to your fleet, the time is now; just 14 state funding applications remain.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseNovember 14, 2024

Verra Mobility Makes Fortune 100 List

The safety tech provider makes the esteemed listing fastest-growing companies for the second time in a row.

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Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2024

15 Electric Buses Headed to Ill. School District

First Student worked with Westville School District to replace 15 older diesel buses with newer electric versions from IC Bus and Micro Bird.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseNovember 13, 2024

School Zone Speedsters: Nearly 10,000 Violations in Jacksonville

Verra Mobility releases results of a recent three-day speed study in a Florida city, which shows numerous violations among drivers in the area, yet overwhelming support for safety measures in areas with school children.

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Safetyby News/Media ReleaseNovember 8, 2024

First Student Unveils Advancements for Alternative Transportation Solution

First Student’s alternative transportation division unveils safety and technology advancements for students as growth surge continues to impact districts, focusing on students with special needs, experiencing homelessness and those that are hard to serve.

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Safetyby Staff and News ReportsNovember 6, 2024

3 Fatalities, More Injuries in Early November School Bus Accidents

Recent school bus accidents across North America highlight growing safety concerns, with multiple accidents in the first few days of November. From deadly crashes in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Canada, to a self-inflicted shooting on a Florida bus, explore the latest reports here.

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Managementby StaffNovember 1, 2024

Share Your Opinion: 2024 SBF Reader Survey

What issues are you monitoring the most? What does SBF do well and where do we fall short? Tell us your hot takes in our survey that will help shape the future of our magazine and website!

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Safetyby Staff and News ReportsOctober 31, 2024

October 2024 School Bus Accidents & Incidents Roundup: At Least 1 More Dead, 50+ Injured

It was a turbulent month for school buses, involving a fire, a shooting, masked bus intruders, and crashes into homes. Details of various known accidents and incidents involving the yellow bus from around North America during October 2024 here.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 29, 2024

Edward Hightower Joins Blue Bird Board

Blue Bird's newest board member has extensive automotive industry experience, with prior roles at Lordstown Motors, Ford, BMW, and General Motors.

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