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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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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

Grant Helps District Install Wi-Fi on School Buses

Connectivity solution supplier Kajeet awards Austin (Texas) Independent School District a grant valued at over $600,000 to install 534 of its Wi-Fi routers on its school bus fleet.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 27, 2020

Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill With Over $30B For Education

The CARES Act includes $30.75 billion for an "Education Stabilization Fund" for states, school districts, and institutions of higher education for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2020

NSTA Applauds U.S. Senate’s Passage of, School Transportation Funding in CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act includes $30.75 billion for an "Education Stabilization Fund" for states, school districts, and institutions of higher education for costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2020

Guidance Issued for Families First Act to Support Nation During Crisis

Fact Sheets and a Q & A document address critical questions about taking advantage of the protections and relief offered by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act when it takes effect on April 1.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson March 25, 2020

Thomas Built Buses Suspends Production After Worker Contracts COVID-19

The employee who tested positive for COVID-19 worked at the school bus manufacturer's facility in High Point, N.C., officials said.   

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 25, 2020

FMCSA Issues Waiver for Some CDL Deadlines

 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s waiver postpones deadlines for some regulations applicable to CDL holders to June 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2020

Global Ground Transportation Institute Launches Online Career Center

GroundTransportationCareers.com aims to connect transportation industry professionals across all disciplines and career stages with employers in the industry.

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