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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 24, 2024

Minnesota Bus Contractor Leverages Bytecurve Platform

Palmer Bus, with 750 buses serving more than 20 school districts, is taking advantage of the platform's binding of routing software and GPS tracking.

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Newsby Wes PlattAugust 2, 2022

Minnesota School Districts Could Get Matching Dollars for Clean Buses

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency aims to help non-prioritized applicants get the most funding possible for new battery-electric school buses in tandem with the EPA's Clean School Bus Program.

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Newsby Christy GrimesApril 12, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup: April 12, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: 7-Year-Old Killed While Waiting for Maryland School Bus - Student Struck By Motorcycle While Exiting Minnesota School Bus - High School Students Charged in Mississippi School Bus Assault - Nevada Man Arrested Following School Bus Altercation

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School Bus Fleet BlogMarch 17, 2022

Evolving New Options in Electric Bus Upfitting

Collaborations may make it easier to convert gasoline and diesel school buses to battery electric.

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Newsby Wes PlattFebruary 16, 2022

SBF Incident Report Roundup: Feb. 16, 2022

In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: - Former Florida School Transportation Director Charged with Theft - Inebriated Florida Bus Driver Carried Middle School Students Home - Massachusetts Bus Driver Attacked Over Marijuana - Minnesota Bus Driver Shot, Expected to Fully Recover - New York School Bus Driver Accused of Drunk Driving

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NewsDecember 10, 2021

Harvested Kinetic Energy Could Power Electric School Buses

Levo and Ecolution Power plan a proof-of-concept in South Carolina, with a technology rollout targeted for 2022 in Minnesota

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NewsNovember 12, 2021

Minnesota Schools Benefit from Electric Bus Pilot Project Grants

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) awarded more than $2.1 million to five recipients to allow a shift from diesel to electric school buses.

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NewsAugust 2, 2021

Minnesota Agency Offering School Bus Replacement Grants

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is allocating over $1.7 million to replace the state’s aging diesel buses with new, cleaner diesel, propane, or natural gas models.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson July 27, 2021

PHOTOS: School Bus Fleet's 2021 Photo Contest

Winning entries in the 17th edition of School Bus Fleet’s Photo Contest reflect striking landscapes and the big yellow bus in nearly all seasons. These shots were selected from 66 total entries by SBF staff.

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NewsJune 25, 2021

Minnesota Association Honors School Bus Drivers at Annual Conference

Six of the state’s drivers receive awards for their dedication to safety and years of service.

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