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Promotional graphic from School Bus Fleet at ACT Expo featuring a Proterra representative standing beside a battery display booth. Large text reads “Proterra” and “Safer EV Bus Batteries.” The background shows battery components and attendees at the ACT Expo trade show floor.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 15, 2026

A Look at the Battery Technology Powering Electric School Buses

Check in with Proterra on next-generation EV battery technology for school buses, including safety innovations, predictive diagnostics, EPA 2027 readiness, and the future of transportation from ACT Expo.

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Thumbnail image for a School Bus Fleet video at ACT Expo featuring a Ride/BYD representative standing in front of a yellow electric school bus. Overlay text reads “RIDE/BYD” and “Ride’s EV Bus Strategy,” with School Bus Fleet and ACT Expo branding in the top left corner.
Videosby Amanda HuggettMay 13, 2026

A Look at RIDE’s Push to Scale Electric School Buses

Let’s talk EV school bus demand, battery safety, V2G technology, and the future of electric student transportation at ACT Expo 2026 with leaders from RIDE.

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School Bus Fleet graphic showing multiple school buses lined up in a parking lot with text highlighting AI for student safety in Kansas and Samsara’s new transportation technology launch.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 12, 2026

Samsara Launches AI Ridership Tool as Kansas District Earns Recognition

A new Ridership Management solution debuts for school transportation. Meanwhile, the company honored Garden City Public Schools for safety and operational improvements using its tech.

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School transportation employees wearing high-visibility safety jackets pose in offices and near school buses as part of a driver safety recognition program.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 7, 2026

Wrapped in Appreciation: Contractor Awards Custom Jackets for Commitment to Safety

Summit School Services recognized more than 5,500 drivers and monitors with safety awards after meeting accident- and injury-free performance standards over the past three years.

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Graphic with part of a school bus and text reading "Fatal Accident in Brooklyn."
Newsby StaffMay 5, 2026

9-Year-Old Boy Killed by School Bus at Busy Brooklyn Intersection

A Williamsburg community is mourning after a child was fatally struck by a private yeshiva bus, prompting calls for urgent safety improvements at the high-traffic crossing.

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OSHA compliance training materials for school bus technicians and drivers, including manuals, USB drive, certificate, and laptop displaying course content.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 5, 2026

The School Bus Safety Company Updates OSHA Compliance Course

The updated training course offers school bus operations a structured program covering 29 safety standards for technicians and drivers.

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Graphic of a wheelchair with text reading “Avoid These 32 Wheelchair Mistakes” and School Bus Fleet logo on a blue gradient background

The Most Common Wheelchair Securement Mistakes on School Buses (and How to Fix Them)

Small missteps in wheelchair securement can have serious consequences. Here are 32 tips from experts to reduce risk and increase student safety on the bus.

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Large monsoon dust and rain wall moving across a field in Pinal County, Arizona, as severe weather brought flash flooding and hazardous driving conditions during school transportation operations.
ArticlesApril 30, 2026

School Bus Safety & Severe Weather: Florence USD’s Monsoon Response

A late-fall monsoon tested Florence USD’s emergency preparedness. Here’s how training, communication, and teamwork kept 2,700 students safe.

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Fleet manager reviews maintenance and performance data on dual computer monitors.
ArticlesApril 27, 2026

How School Bus Fleets are Getting Ahead of Breakdowns

Don’t let bus downtime wear you down. Here’s how bus operators are shifting from manual processes to AI-powered, data-driven maintenance systems for improved reliability and safety.

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Matthews Bus Company maintenance team members stand in front of a yellow school bus, recognized by Pennsylvania State Police for fleet safety, cleanliness, and inspection performance.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2026

Pennsylvania School Bus Maintenance Team Praised for Dedication to Safety

Matthews Bus Company’s West Jefferson received a letter of commendation from the Pennsylvania State Police for their fleet inspections.

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