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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2014

Blue Bird offers electronic stability control system

The Bendix Electronic Stability Program is now available as an option on Blue Bird’s All American and Vision buses.

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Newsby StaffNovember 14, 2014

Blue Bird announces price increase

The 3.2% increase will cover cost increases in labor and materials. Blue Bird has maintained prices since 2011, officials say.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2014

New Micro Bird Type A bus turns heads at trade show

According to Blue Bird, the T-Series bus body’s aerodynamic features aid in increasing fuel economy by about 20%.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2014

Blue Bird to unveil new Type A bus, new technology

Along with the new Micro Bird T-Series bus, Blue Bird will debut an electronic stability control system and a new Propane Vision warranty.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2014

Blue Bird announces 2014 Supplier Awards

The company presented its 2014 Supplier of the Year award to Bendix Commercial Systems for teaming with Blue Bird to launch a premier air disc brake. Blue Bird also recognized 10 other suppliers for quality, innovation and service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2014

Oregon fleet sees success with propane in cold weather

Bend-La Pine Schools has replaced aging diesel buses with 53 propane Type C school buses, which officials say average 95% reliability.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2014

Will Ramped-up Vehicle Tech Bring Smarter, Safer School Buses?

With advancements such as Google’s road-testing of self-driving cars, the notion is no longer relegated to episodes of “The Jetsons.” However, practical use is still a long way off, though automated vehicle technology and connected vehicle technology are arriving in increments. School bus manufacturers are keeping pace, as the technology stands to help enhance pupil transportation safety even further.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2014

Blue Bird employment up 44% in 4 years

The school bus manufacturer’s growth in all vehicle segments has led to an increase in its workforce, which is now over 1,600 employees.

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Newsby StaffOctober 20, 2014

Micro Bird earns ISO certification

The Type A school bus manufacturer’s facility in Drummondville, Quebec, now has ISO 9001:2008 certification from the International Standards Organization.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2014

Georgia governor tours Blue Bird manufacturing facility

“Georgians Supporting Georgians” was the theme of the visit, and Gov. Nathan Deal and first lady Sandra Deal met and talked with employees along the production line. The visit also included an inspection of five new custom-made All American transit buses engineered for the Georgia Department of Corrections.

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