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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 8, 2020

Collins Bus Staff Member’s Son Treating N.Y. COVID-19 Patients

Alex Charlton, the son of Chris Charlton, the brand manager for the Type A school bus manufacturer, answers New York’s urgent call for qualified nurses. He is treating patients at Mount Sinai hospital.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 8, 2020

Bus Parts Supplier Manufacturing Protective Equipment for Medical Professionals

Heavy Duty Bus Parts has prototypes of surgical masks ready for production and N95 masks awaiting certification. The supplier may expand into surgical gowns and headwear if needed.

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School Bus Fleet BlogApril 8, 2020

Pay Attention to the School Bus Industry Before It's Too Late

New York school bus contractor leader Corey Muirhead details the dire situation school bus companies are in due to COVID-19-spurred school closures, and shares arguments against reasons some districts point to for not paying them.

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School Bus Fleet BlogApril 7, 2020

Together, We Rise

There is so much uncertainty as we live through this most unprecedented time, but this industry always rises up, goes above and beyond, and shows what it means to “bleed yellow.”

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Newsby StaffApril 5, 2020

Webinar to Focus on Navigating the CARES Act for Small, Mid-Sized Businesses

Convening on April 7, this fleet-specific webinar will address how to access funds, loan forgiveness details, and provide up-to-the-minute federal guidance.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2020

Tips for Getting Small Business Administration Bridge Loans

Components of the stimulus package include one-time payments to individuals, tax incentives, and low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 2, 2020

Alternative Pupil Transportation Provider Delivers Meals Curbside to Special-Needs Students

Hickman Mills C-1 School District in Kansas City, Mo., partners with ALC Schools to ensure that students who are unable to get to a bus stop receive meals during school closures spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 1, 2020

New Pa. Law Permits School Bus Contractor Payment Agreements During COVID-19 Crisis

Senate Bill 751 confirms that schools are permitted to negotiate interim agreements or contract amendments to pay school bus contractors.

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Newsby StaffMarch 31, 2020

N.Y. Associations to Governor: School Transportation Funding Needed During, After COVID-19

The New York State Bus Distributors Association and the New York Association for Pupil Transportation appeal to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature for support during and after the pandemic to prevent greater financial hardship.

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Newsby StaffMarch 30, 2020

GM Partners to Mass Produce Critical Care Ventilators

Across all manufacturers, there is a global backorder of critical care ventilators capable of supporting patients fighting COVID-19.

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