School Bus Fleet

Clean Cash and Shocking Returns

 

In this episode of The Route, Wes Platt, Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, recaps some of the latest School Bus Fleet news.  

🛑 Stops along The Route include: 

  • One student transportation company receives $130 million in series D funding. 
  • NJ Bus Driver Killed in Crash. 
  • NY Association Picks the 2021 Contractor of the Year.

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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:29 Zum Receives $130M in Funding
0:49 MA Sees First V2G Benefits from Electric School Bus
1:14 VA Volkswagen Funds Available
1:41 NJ School Driver Killed in Crash
2:25 NY Association Picks Contractor of the Year

2021

The Route podcast from SCHOOL BUS FLEET covers news and explores issues related to pupil transportation, including new technology, safety features, driver staffing, and industry trends.

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