Oregon district extends First Student contract

Molalla River School District continues its partnership with the contractor for the 2015-16 school year with the recent award of a new five-year contract.

Security requirements, terminology key issues at 2015 NCST

The National Congress on School Transportation converged on Des Moines, Iowa, and held spirited discussions on critical industry topics ranging from security practices to proper job titles to equipment placement.

Lion Bus, NGV Motori to offer CNG school bus

The companies unveil the compressed natural gas-powered Type C bus at the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo.

School Bus eXchange Drills Down on Keys for Success

At the inaugural SBX event, school transportation officials share ideas on such topics as efficiency, technology and identifying the outputs of a successful operation.

Student Transportation Inc. expands operations into Oregon

The contractor is awarded a new $3 million annual contract — its first in Oregon — to provide transportation services to Lake Oswego School District.

First Student names area GM for Alaska locations

In an expanded role, school transportation veteran Bill Noftz will also continue to be responsible for the performance of First Student’s Washington state locations.

PHOTOS: Vintage ads from the <I>SBF</i> archives, Part 4

Reminder: <I>SBF</i> Photo Contest deadline draws near

Entries for School Bus Fleet’s 11th Annual Photo Contest are due May 22. Three winners will receive a $100 cash prize.

Data expert Mark Aesch to speak at NAPT

The consultant and former transit agency head will discuss data-driven decision-making in the opening session of the NAPT Summit.

Former transportation director gets prison time for bus contracts fraud

Alice Sherrod, formerly of the North Chicago Community Unit School District 187, is sentenced to 30 months for receiving at least $566,000 in kickbacks.