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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.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →Middletown City Schools is expected to use the donated Blue Bird bus to take students and staff to music competitions and community events.
Read More →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.
Read More →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.
Read More →Saenz, 33, serves as director of operations for the Texas school district's transportation department.
Read More →Recapping recent student transportation news, including the loss of a Tennessee school bus driver and a memorial procession. Plus, leaderships takeaways from Alfred Karam of Shenendehowah Central Schools. Sponsored by Thomas Built Buses.
Read More →Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses a memorial bus ride in remembrance of a Tennessee school bus driver. Plus, an interview with Alfred Karam of Shenendehowah Central Schools in New York! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.
Read More →School bus technicians on average saw a boost in their hourly pay, but their jobs often continue to include serving as backup drivers thanks to staffing shortages.
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