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NewsOctober 20, 2021

Virginia Adds $10M+ Toward Clean School Buses

The funds come from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust and are expected to help school districts reduce air pollution and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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NewsAugust 25, 2021

US Senator Visits Virginia School Bus Company to Talk Electric Buses, Infrastructure

Sen. Mark Warner (Va.) discusses the current federal infrastructure plan and what it means for electric school buses.

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NewsAugust 23, 2021

Virginia Approves VW Funds for Electric, Propane School Buses

The state releases more than $10.5 million of its Volkswagen settlement funds, approving the purchase of 83 new school buses for 19 school districts.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 5, 2021

School Districts Ramp Up Efforts to Combat Driver Shortage

Implementing new routing and software solutions, offering hiring incentives, and contracting out transportation services are just some of the ways districts are working to recruit and retain drivers.

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NewsJuly 29, 2021

Former Thomas Built Leader to Head Virginia School Bus Dealership

Caley Edgerly, former president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, will take the helm at Sonny Merryman. He will take over for Floyd Merryman, who will step into the new role of executive chairman.

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NewsJuly 13, 2021

Virginia District Debuts Stop-Arm Cameras, Safety Tech on Electric School Buses

Chesapeake Public Schools is partnering with BusPatrol to equip two of its electric school buses with safety technology, including stop-arm cameras.

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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson June 10, 2021

5 Tips for Electric School Bus Training With First Responders

From dealing with a new electric powertrain and battery technology to different maintenance and safety requirements, the proper training can help ensure a successful emergency response.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson June 3, 2021

Virginia District Adds 2 Electric School Buses

Chesterfield County Public Schools receives two Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley buses from Thomas Built Buses as part of phase one of power company Dominion Energy’s Electric School Bus Initiative.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson May 20, 2021

How 2 School Districts Dealt With Fuel Disruption

As motorists across the U.S. rush out to fill up their gas tanks during the Colonial Pipeline disruption, one Virginia school district coordinates with its fuel vendor, while another district in Tennessee hosts virtual learning days to save fuel.

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NewsMay 19, 2021

Virginia Tabs $20M More VW Funds for Electric School Buses

The state releases its second round of Volkswagen settlement funding for electric buses.

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