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Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 26, 2024

Free Bus Driver Training Program Tackles Driver Shortage in N.Y. District

In a Buffalo, N.Y. school district, state DOL grant funds are being used in an innovative program that has not only filled driver staffing needs, but has also resulted in an improved culture and climate. Here’s how.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2024

Forest River Bus Acquires Trans Tech Bus

This is the second Type A school bus manufacturer - after Collins Bus - taken over by Forest River this year.

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Mobility House and NYCSBUS.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 19, 2024

New York Electric School Bus Charging Project Earns Innovation Award

The award for NYCSBUS and The Mobility House recognizes the innovative application of automated load management technology to maximize the number of electric bus chargers at a power-constrained site.

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SponsoredMay 10, 2024

Electric Opportunities in School Transportation [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards, the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant program, and PERC's new hire. Plus, an interview with Vinny Riscica, senior project manager for clean transportation at NYSERDA! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation. 

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Members of The Mobility House team accept the 2024 Transportation Power Player Award with SEPA President and CEO Sheri Givens.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 6, 2024

NYC School Bus Electrification Project Wins "Power Player" Award

The award, from the Smart Electric Power Alliance, recognizes a project to bring electric school buses to the Bronx in New York City.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 22, 2024

New York Association Urges Motorists to Stop for School Buses

Operation Safe Stop Day on April 25 is an opportunity for the New York Association for Pupil Transportation to raise awareness about school bus safety.

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SponsoredApril 15, 2024

Transformative Leadership in Arizona [VIDEO]

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!

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 25, 2024

Bus Contractors Expect Exemption from New York City Congestion Pricing

School buses should not be subject to Metropolitan Transit Authority’s expected fee changes, a move welcomed by school transportation providers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2024

Electric School Bus Infrastructure Funding Available in New York

Kathy Hochul, governor of the Empire State, announced that applicants could receive at least $25,000 per bus for hardware, site upgrades, installation costs, and battery storage.

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VideosFebruary 21, 2024

New York R-EV-olt? [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses unrest in New York - and elsewhere - over electric school bus mandates. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!

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