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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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Matt Curwood in front of fleet of electric school buses.
Alternative Fuelsby Matt CurwoodAugust 5, 2024

How to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Emission School Buses

Voltera exec shares results from a Harvard University study on the benefits of school bus electrification, and insights into overcoming charging infrastructure challenges.

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Athens City Schools First in Tennessee to Receive Thomas Built Electric Buses

Athens City Schools is receiving five Thomas Built electric school buses through the EPA Clean School Bus program.

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Managementby StaffAugust 2, 2024

Keynote Speaker Lt. Colonel Dan Rooney Confirmed for SBFX

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor which helps families of fallen or disabled military, will share his stories at School Bus Fleet ConneX.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 1, 2024

National School Transportation Association Presents 2024 Industry Award Winners

The National School Transportation Association recognized excellence in the private school transportation industry. Honorees represent all facets of private school transportation operations.

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Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 1, 2024

Kevin Bangston of Thomas Built Buses Named President and CEO of Daimler Truck Financial Services North America

President and CEO of Thomas Built Buses and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. takes on new assignment.

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Managementby StaffJuly 31, 2024

HopSkipDrive Readies for 2024-25 School Year with Product Launch, Growing Team

In direct response to feedback from school leaders, HopSkipDrive has developed a suite of purpose-built products designed to streamline the school pickup and drop-off experience.

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Blue Bird, Generate Capital Appoint General Manager for Clean Bus Solutions Joint Venture

Blue Bird and Generate Capital established the fleet electrification-as-a-service business to meet the demand for electric school buses and accelerate the adoption of clean student transportation in North America.

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