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Newsby StaffOctober 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.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 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.

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Durham School Services drivers Anne Albarran and Amanda DeMar.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 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.

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Newsby StaffMarch 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.

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Articlesby Wes PlattMarch 8, 2024

SBF Trailblazer 2024: Amanda Shirey of Centreville Public Schools

Shirey, 38, serves as transportation director for the Michigan school district.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 2, 2023

Michigan Legislature Passes $125M in State Funding for Clean School Buses

The new funds are expected to help replace several hundred diesel-powered buses in Michigan's 17,000-vehicle school bus fleet.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 26, 2023

Durham School Services Celebrated for Exemplary Dedication to Students

Student transportation provider recognizes high-achieving figures within community.

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VideosJanuary 30, 2023

Michigan Bus Drivers Share a Day in the Life [VIDEO]

Traverse City Area Public Schools bus drivers discuss the benefits of their jobs in this recruitment video.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 15, 2022

Blue Bird Delivers Its First Electric Bus to Michigan

The Blue Bird All American RE school bus represents a new pilot project for Dearborn Public Schools, which is exploring the feasibility of eventually converting its 70+ vehicle fleet to electric school buses.

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Newsby Christy GrimesOctober 17, 2022

School Bus Drivers Rescue Missing Michigan Toddler

The drivers helped reunite the child with his parents, just minutes after the car he was sitting in was stolen.

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