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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2010

Transportation industry veteran passes away

Thomas Gallagher, father of Student Transportation Inc. Chairman and CEO Denis Gallagher, had been a consultant for the school bus contractor since 1999. He previously worked for Laidlaw Transit and founded Coast Cities Coaches.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2010

STA offers 'stimulus plan' to school districts

The contractor has designated $100 million to help district-owned pupil transportation operations convert to privatized service with the aim of reducing costs so that more money can be spent on education. STA says it will replace older buses, hire local and existing bus drivers, and purchase equipment and supplies from local merchants.

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Newsby StaffNovember 20, 2009

STA changes name, may sell shares in U.S.

Shareholders approve a resolution to change the school bus contractor's corporate name from Student Transportation of America Ltd. to Student Transportation Inc. Plans to list common shares on a U.S. exchange could go forward by fall of 2010.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 21, 2009

STA acquires Jordan Transportation

WALL, N.J. — Student Transportation of America Ltd. (STA) has acquired Jordan Transportation Inc. and its related companies based in Butler, N.J. ...

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Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2009

85% of transportation staff signs on with new contractor

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Even with the arrival of a new school bus contractor, many local students boarding buses on Monday for the first school day were...

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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2009

Golf event to help send students to college

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Student Transportation of America’s (STA) philanthropic arm is inviting golfers to test their skills alongside the pros at a chari...

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2009

STA employees raise money for cancer research

Student Transportation of America Ltd. (STA) drivers and staff at the company’s Collegeville, Pa., terminal, and employees of STA subsidiary Student ...

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2009

Conversion in Pennsylvania provides 7-year contract for STA

CARNEGIE, Pa. — Student Transportation of America Ltd. (STA) announced in early June that it has been awarded a contract to provide transportation se...

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Newsby StaffApril 22, 2009

Strong sales reported for propane school bus

Blue Bird Corp. and CleanFUEL USA will provide 154 Blue Bird propane-powered Vision school buses to several Southern California school districts and ...

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2009

STA wins two Illinois contracts

WALL, N.J. — Student Transportation of America Ltd. (STA) has been awarded two new contracts to provide transportation services to the Flossmoor and ...

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