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Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps top news from schoolbusfleet.com, including the EPA Clean School Bus rebate program, E-Rate funding for wi-fi on school buses, new leadership at Student Transportation of America, and California's new electric school bus mandate.
Read More →Over the last 50+ years, nearly two-thirds of loading and unloading deaths have occurred during the morning run.
Read More →Longtime directors impart advice to those new to the job on how to keep up. Getting support from peers, allies in school board members and delegating tasks are all key, they say.
Read More →The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act includes $30.75 billion for an "Education Stabilization Fund" for states, school districts, and institutions of higher education for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More →Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses New York City's congestion pricing exemption for school buses, National School Transportation Association's 2024 Bus-In, and the persistent question of Daylight Saving Time. Plus, an interview with Liz Thies, School Bus Fleet's Administrator of the Year for 2024!
Read More →Unlock the secrets to recruiting and retaining Gen Z and Millennial school bus drivers! Go straight to the source with insights from drivers and transportation directors on culture, flexibility, modern marketing, and beyond.
Read More →Leander ISD identified more than $1 million in projected annual savings after using AlphaRoute to optimize bus routes without changing schedules or stops.
Read More →Transfinder’s Servicefinder is a browser-based solution for school bus fleet maintenance. Routefinder Pro 9.0 is the latest version of the company's school bus routing software.
Read More →Officials from transportation cooperatives around the country also say that they can lead to consistency in employee training and hiring, and managing and scheduling bus routes for districts. Officials discuss factors to consider when forming a cooperative, as well as potential challenges and ways to resolve them.
Read More →The infrastructure bill is being touted as a generational investment in America’s infrastructure, with $550 billion in funds being targeted towards improving roads, removing lead water pipelines, upgrading bridges, and expanding broadband accessibility.
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