SchoolBus logo in red and orange
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
Leadership update: Headshot of John Wyskiel
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 22, 2025

Blue Bird Announces John Wyskiel as President and CEO

John Wyskiel steps into the key role at the OEM on Feb. 17. He succeeds Phil Horlock.

Read More →
a propane school bus
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 18, 2024

New Fleet, Clean Slate: Georgia District Goes All-Green with Latest Buses

Wilkes County Schools makes history with the state's first all-electric and propane bus fleet, backed by Blue Bird, Highland Electric, and EPA funding.

Read More →
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 29, 2024

Edward Hightower Joins Blue Bird Board

Blue Bird's newest board member has extensive automotive industry experience, with prior roles at Lordstown Motors, Ford, BMW, and General Motors.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2024

Britton Smith Resigns as President of Blue Bird

The Blue Bird leadership transitions as president Britton Smith departs at the end of this month and CEO Phil Horlock assumes duties.

Read More →
A yellow Blue Bird electric school bus sits in front of a school building.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 29, 2024

An Electrified Milestone: Blue Bird Delivers 2000th Electric School Bus in Nevada

The Clark County School District received Blue Bird’s 2,000th EV to help the nation’s fifth largest school district transition its school bus fleet to clean student transportation.

Read More →
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 30, 2024

Blue Bird, Generate Capital Appoint General Manager for Clean Bus Solutions Joint Venture

Blue Bird and Generate Capital established the fleet electrification-as-a-service business to meet the demand for electric school buses and accelerate the adoption of clean student transportation in North America.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJuly 17, 2024

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Electric School Bus Manufacturing Grants

Blue Bird Corporation and Cummins are two of 11 recipients of the grant program. The funds will help both companies expand manufacturing capabilities for electric school buses and alt-fuel vehicle components.

Read More →
Bus safety
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 13, 2024

Blue Bird Providing New Standard School Bus Safety Features

The Georgia-based school bus manufacturer is teaming up with IMMI to provide new safety enhancements for student passengers across the country.

Read More →
Blue Bird workers.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 24, 2024

Blue Bird Workers Secure First Union Contract

Blue Bird Corporation celebrates the ratification of its first union contract by over 1,500 workers, secured through collaboration with the United Steelworkers. The three-year agreement promises significant wage increases, job respect, and vital health and safety provisions.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Blue Bird electric step van.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

Blue Bird Rolls Out New Electric Step Van

The showcased last-mile delivery step van and stripped chassis feature a 140kWh lithium-ion battery mounted within the frame rails, ensuring battery protection.

Read More →