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Managementby Wes PlattMarch 25, 2024

Bus Contractors Expect Exemption from New York City Congestion Pricing

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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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 21, 2024

First Student Helps Michigan District Transition to Electric School Buses

Pontiac School District in Michigan secures grants totaling $21.575 million from the Environmental Protection Agency and President Biden's infrastructure law to replace its diesel school buses with electric school buses. The initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable student transportation, signaling a significant step towards environmental stewardship.

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Alternative Fuelsby StaffMarch 20, 2024

California Commission Awards $3M Grant for V2G Project

The California Energy Commission funding goes to BorgWarner, Fermata Energy, and Lion Electric to supporty a vehicle-to-grid project with bus operator American Transportation.

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Virginia EV Bus Program Passes 1.5M Electric Miles

Since the program launched in 2019, it is among the largest utility-led electric school bus initiatives in the United States, with a fleet of more than 135 electric school buses operating in 25 Virginia school districts.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseMarch 20, 2024

Petermann Bus Donates "Music Bus" to Ohio School District

Middletown City Schools is expected to use the donated Blue Bird bus to take students and staff to music competitions and community events.

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Safetyby Wes PlattMarch 19, 2024

NSTA Returns to Capitol Hill to Promote School Bus Safety

The National School Transportation Association convened on Capitol Hill for the 2024 Bus-ln, urging legislative action on illegal school bus passing. Advocates engaged in more than 85 meetings, pushing for support of HR 3998. Events included receptions and meetings with representatives, emphasizing student safety. The initiative underscores NSTA's commitment to addressing critical transportation issues.

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Managementby Wes PlattMarch 18, 2024

Zonar Aims for Efficiency with MyView’s Arrival in Canada

The MyView app, powered by ByteCurve, makes its debut in Canada, addressing critical concerns in school transportation. With features tailored to mitigate bus driver shortages and ensure student safety, the app prioritizes privacy compliance.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseMarch 13, 2024

American Student Transportation Partners Names New COO

Phil Eades joins ASTP, which was established in 2021 and recently expanded in the Midwest and Pennsylvania markets.

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Thomas Built Celebrates 1,000th Electric School Bus Delivery

The North Carolina-based bus manufacturer delivered that bus as part of a larger order to Georgia’s Meriwether County School System.

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Safetyby Wes PlattMarch 12, 2024

Three Children, Bus Driver Among Dead in Illinois Crash

The NTSB has dispatched a team to investigate the fiery crash, which claimed the lives of all aboard the 2020 Ford cutaway passenger vehicle, as well as the driver of a semi-truck.

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