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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 2, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway Sells More Than 1M BYD Shares

It's not clear yet what prompted Warren Buffett's investment company to trim its holdings of the electric school bus maker's Hong Kong-listed shares.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2023

Thomas Built Buses Donates Bikes to Foundation

The school bus manufacturer donated about $50,000 worth of bicycles and safety gear to the Bikes for Kids Foundation, specifically for students at two North Carolina schools.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby Wes PlattJanuary 5, 2023

Editor's Note: A Year on the Rebound

While purchase orders for new school buses increased overall, production lines continue to struggle to meet demand in a timely manner due to ongoing supply chain issues. School districts might order a new bus today but not actually see it loading up with students until 2024.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 23, 2022

Illinois Governor Aims to Build Prime EV Manufacturing State

Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act to incentivize electric vehicle production across the state to help reach the administration’s goal of one million EVs on the road by 2030.

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NewsDecember 12, 2022

Investor Call: Blue Bird Closes 2022 with Backlog Battle, While Brighter Days Await

The company reported higher net sales compared to 2021, with the EPA’s Clean School Bus Program and expansion into the last-mile delivery market as reasons for an optimistic 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 29, 2022

Blue Bird Extends Credit Facility Through 2024

The sixth amendment to the school bus manufacturer's 2016 credit facility extends the maturity date until Dec. 31, 2024.

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NewsNovember 3, 2022

Trans Tech Bus Completes Marksohn Family Stock Buyout

The move means that Trans Group owner John Corr and Trans Tech Bus President John Phraner now are exclusive owners of Trans Tech

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2022

Blue Bird Reports Results From Recovery Plan in Challenging Q3

The school bus manufacturer focuses on electric vehicle market growth while supply chain struggles continue.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 2, 2022

GreenPower Takes Possession of West Virginia Facility in August

Ramped-up production of BEAST and Nano BEAST electric school buses is expected to begin at the East Coast facility in September.

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NewsMay 18, 2022

Thomas Built Buses Plans Hiring Hundreds for Added Shift

The North Carolina company cites increased demand and a need to prepare for ramped-up electric school bus production.

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