Associations Unite for Electric School Bus Collaborative

The new E-SBC is focused on getting more state and community perspectives when it comes to school bus fleets transitioning to electric.

Mississippi's First Electric School Bus Arrives

The Thomas Built Buses C-2 Jouley replaces a diesel bus, transporting students with a 138-mile range on a single charge.

EPA names winners of $2 million in school bus rebates

Agency officials call the response from school bus fleets “overwhelming” — there were more than 1,000 applications for rebates. The 30 randomly chosen recipients include school districts and contractors from various states.

How Many Riders Per School Bus Seat?

How many riders can fit on a standard school bus seat? Federal regulation does not specify the number of persons who can sit on a school bus seat. Th...

School bus drivers moonlight as reading tutors

The 'Transportation Tutors' spend about an hour a day at a local elementary school between morning and afternoon bus routes helping students learn to read.

PHOTOS: Illinois school bus company turns 100

More Than ‘Just a School Bus Driver’

A Georgia school bus driver shares a letter he wrote appealing to the school board and public to recognize all the tasks involved in being a school bus driver beyond driving, from inspection to cleanup to child care. 

Waiver Unwavered [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the FMCSA's decision to extend the "under-the-hood" CDL test waiver until 2024. Also, check out the interview with EverDriven's Mitch Bowling!

School Bus Sales Dip 2% in 2024

Get the scoop on North American 2024 school bus sales totals, plus a historical look over the last 10 years for comparison. This report is sponsored by First Light Safety Products.