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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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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 15, 2021

New to Electric School Bus Adoption? Experienced Operators Share 6 Tips

Two school districts and one bus company weigh in on lessons learned during operation. They recommend planning to expand infrastructure, keeping range and charging in mind, and prioritizing driver training.

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NewsAugust 10, 2020

Minnesota to Invest Up to $3M in Electric School Buses

The VW mitigation settlement money will fund for one to two electric school bus pilots each in four regions of the state.

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