
The fourth issue of 2024 features Liz Thies of Mohave Valley Elementary School District in Arizona, our School Bus Fleet Administrator of the Year. Plus, meet four women helping change the world of pupil transportation!
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Zero-emission Class 6 and 7 heavy-duty vehicles, including school buses, are expected to be funded under this new opportunity when it launches. School transportation leaders should start preparing now.
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During fiscal year 2024, GreenPower reports that it delivered 29 Type D BEAST and 12 Type A Nano BEAST school buses across the country, for a total of 41 deliveries, an increase of 356% from the previous fiscal year.
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Your participation in our survey can make a significant impact on the pupil transportation industry. By sharing your insights, you'll help address critical challenges such as driver shortages and parts supply issues. Join us in driving positive change and advancing the efficiency of school transportation services.
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In a landmark decision, Georgia's lawmakers agree on a $205 million increase in student transportation funding, aiming to rectify long-standing issues with the state's school bus system. Advocates hail the move as crucial for student safety and attendance. Governor Brian Kemp expected to endorse, underscoring the state's commitment.
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You've got until April 26 to nominate a contractor who deserves recognition as our School Bus Fleet Contractor of the Year.
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The U.S. EPA finalized Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles, targeting model years 2027-2032. Expected to cut 1 billion tons of emissions, yielding $13 billion in annualized benefits. Flexible standards accommodate various technologies. Reaction mixed: praised for environmental benefits but criticized for potential economic impact on small businesses, notably independent truckers.
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Zum cites the goal of modernizing student transportation services as it continues growing throughout the United States, pursuing safer, greener, and more efficient transportation.
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The accident involving a bus loaded with children coming back from a zoo field trip also claimed the life of a Ph.D. student following the bus in a Dodge Charger.
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School buses should not be subject to Metropolitan Transit Authority’s expected fee changes, a move welcomed by school transportation providers.
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