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News•News/Media Release•May 13, 2025

Durham School Services Driver Receives Excellence Award

Alvin Stokes Jr. is honored for his dedication to going above and beyond in providing excellent service to his students and community in Michigan.

News•News/Media Release•April 28, 2025

Michigan District Adds 18 New Electric School Buses

Dearborn Public Schools electrifies its fleet as 18 new Blue Bird Type Ds roll in from EPA funding.

a school bus drives along a road in fall

News•News/Media Release•October 8, 2024

Jackson Public Schools Adds 21 Electric Buses

The Michigan district goes green with its newest Blue Bird fleet additions.

road cones with text overlay that reads "Defensive driving for school bus drivers"

Articles•Amanda Huggett•October 2, 2024

Training for the Unexpected: Michigan’s Defensive Driving Certification

School bus drivers in Michigan have the unique opportunity to become certified defensive drivers, thanks to a hands-on training that teaches strategic bus maneuvering and how to handle unexpected surprises on the road. Plus, a call for the program to be copied in other areas of the country to best equip drivers and keep passengers safe.

News•Staff•October 1, 2024

Michigan Clean Bus Energy Grant Deadline Right Around the Corner

A $125 million grant program to help Michigan school districts replace diesel buses is open for second round of applications.

News•Staff•September 30, 2024

Feel-Good News: Mich. District Honors Terminally Ill Bus Driver

Bus driver Mike Hoekstra received a touching surprise when he was treated to a hot air balloon ride. His colleagues arranged their school buses into an encouraging message that he could see from the sky.

Durham School Services drivers Anne Albarran and Amanda DeMar.

News•News/Media Release•May 14, 2024

Durham School Services Earns Recognition, Pursues Sustainability Goals

The school transportation company also renewed and extended partnerships with districts in Texas and Wisconsin.

News•Staff•March 21, 2024

First Student Helps Michigan District Transition to Electric School Buses

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.