PHOTOS: The Road to Electrifying School Bus Fleets
School districts and school bus operators across the nation are rolling out electric buses as part of their sustainability initiatives and cost-saving efforts.
School districts and school bus operators across the nation are rolling out electric buses as part of their sustainability initiatives and cost-saving efforts.
Appreciation for pupil transporters abounded nationwide during Love the Bus month, with sweet treats, masks and hand sanitizer, certificates, and profiles detailing the extra contributions of some drivers during the pandemic.
From deploying onboard cleaning systems to receiving mask donations for students, pupil transporters are making sure the school bus is the safest mode of transportation for students.
Operations nationwide get creative this season amid pandemic restrictions, with decorated buses and trees, virtual student participation in a parade, and story time with "Santa."
Transportation teams in Connecticut and Virginia celebrate Thanksgiving by giving back to their communities, while one district in Texas hosts an annual staff appreciation event.
JFK Transportation in Santa Ana recently held a “Paint A Bus” contest with the theme “2020 Through the Eyes of a Student” and created wraps of the winning artwork for some of its buses.
School bus evacuation drills, a drive-by parade, and special bus driver shout-outs marked NAPT’s National School Bus Safety Week.
Pupil transporters captured these very unusual spring and summer seasons, sharing images of meal delivery wearing masks, adapting to social distancing, and sending shout-outs and saying goodbye at the end of the school year to students.
Winning entries in the 16th edition of School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest showcase an appreciation for stunning natural scenery many aren’t seeing as buses have been idled. These shots were selected from 100 total entries by SBF staff.