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First Student Wins Technology Award for Alternative Transportation Solution

First Student received the Technology Strategy Impact Award for North America by Forrester for the creation of its FirstAlt program.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 19, 2024

2022 and 2023 Clean School Bus Program Paperwork Submission Deadlines Approaching

Important dates to know for awardees of the EPA's 2022 and 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebates. Plus, details on how to request an extension to get your paperwork turned in.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffAugust 16, 2024

Virginia School District's Propane-Powered School Buses Save Millions

Crunching the numbers with Newport News Public Schools, seeing how much the district has saved on fuel and parts since beginning its transition to cleaner fuels in 2017.

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A group of students stands in front of a Thomas Built Jouley electric school bus. The door is open with the bus driver smiling for the camera.
Alternative Fuelsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 15, 2024

Thomas Built Creates Electric School Bus Student Curriculum

Casey Harris, an EV business analyst for Thomas Built and a former teacher, principal, and superintendent, developed the free curriculum to expand awareness about electric school buses.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 14, 2024

Durham School Services Enters 5-Year Deal with New York School District

Durham will run 70 regular and special education routes for the Indian River Central School District in New York.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 13, 2024

HopSkipDrive Announces Partnership with Pittsburgh Public Schools

The expansion grows HopSkipDrive's operating area in Pennsylvania, where it also partners with Philadelphia-area districts and schools, including Baldwin-Whitehall School District. 

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Alternative Fuelsby Christy GrimesAugust 13, 2024

EPA Inspector General Flags Concerns Over Clean School Bus Program Recipient Selection

The Office of Inspector General warned that if the EPA does not follow all requirements for selecting recipients of the Clean School Bus Program funds, there is an increased risk of potential fraud, waste, and abuse. A look at the recommendations, and response from the agency.

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Managementby Staff and News ReportsAugust 12, 2024

Bus Driver Shortages, Budget Cuts Force Parents to Fill Void

New HopSkipDrive report finds 91% of school transportation systems constrained by bus driver shortages.

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Survey Finds Safety, Reliability and Sustainability Among Parents' Top Concerns

Zum survey of parents focuses on technology, reliability and better treatment of drivers.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 6, 2024

First Student Plans for Biggest School Year Ever

First Student is transitioning 30,000 diesel buses to electric by 2035. The company has been awarded more than $400 million in rebates from the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program.

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