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What are school districts saying about the driver shortage? Get the results of SBF’s survey data — as well as details of new faces joining the industry, funding, and accident stats in this month’s episode of The Route. This video is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.
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Important dates to know for awardees of the EPA's 2022 and 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebates. Plus, details on how to request an extension to get your paperwork turned in.
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The Office of Inspector General warned that if the EPA does not follow all requirements for selecting recipients of the Clean School Bus Program funds, there is an increased risk of potential fraud, waste, and abuse. A look at the recommendations, and response from the agency.
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Details on the vote that will allow for Wi-Fi hotspot funding for school buses. Plus, the latest on a lawsuit challenging the funding, and responses from those in favor of and opposed to the vote.
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Through three rounds of funding, the EPA program has allocated more than $2.8 billion for 8,427 electric school buses and 440 low-emissions propane buses. According to PERC: For the same amount of money distributed for electric buses ($2.77 billion), the program could have helped fund up to 92,635 propane buses, assuming each received the $30,000 incentive.
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The latest rebate award brings Zum’s total EPA funding to $58 Million in support of national clean bus initiative.
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The Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program grant awards are funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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The Environmental Protection Agency this week announced funding for nearly $900 million worth of new school buses under the Clean School Bus Program. About 92% of the requested vehicles are electric.
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Children's Mental Health Awareness Day underscores the significance of school bus drivers in fostering supportive environments during students' journeys. SAMHSA's initiatives, including stigma reduction and access to resources, complement the Biden-Harris administration's funding efforts to enhance youth mental health services and workforce development.
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Applicants have until July 25 to submit packages to be eligible to receive part of the $932 million the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award recipients.
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