IC Bus propane school bus ready for order

The CE Series bus with a Power Solutions International 8.8-liter propane engine, unveiled at the NAPT trade show in November, is now available for order.

First Student gives children access to winter coats, free skating program

A driver in Minnesota organizes a coat drive for needy students. Meanwhile, the contractor provides students in Cincinnati with transportation to a free after-school ice skating program.

NYAPT makes school transportation requests for state budget

The New York association calls for full funding for transportation aid, an increase for school bus driver training, and funding for security equipment, among other recommendations.

Alabama state director Joe Lightsey steps down

Lightsey retires from the state position but takes on a new role at school bus dealership Transportation South. Kevin Snowden succeeds Lightsey as state director.

Missouri district to get new school bus facility

The building will have more than five times the space of the Republic School District’s current facility, with an additional entrance and exit, bigger driver training and bus repair areas, and additional staff parking spots.

Student Transportation locks in lower fuel costs

The school bus contractor has been locking in prices with fuel vendors for fiscal year 2016. Company officials expect more reduction in fuel expenses next year.

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More special-needs conferences to be held in California

The Office of School Transportation events, slated for April 14-15 and Nov. 17-18, will focus on when and how to transport children with special needs.

NASDPTS reports on vehicles allowed in student transportation

The state director survey’s findings include which states allow non-school bus vehicles, such as vans, transit buses and passenger cars, to be used for home-school-home transportation.

Collins names Kelli Kepler regional sales manager

Kepler has been with the Type A school bus manufacturer’s sales department for the last six years and has been working directly with Collins dealers.