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