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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJune 25, 2021

Getting Emergency Connectivity Fund Support for School Bus Wi-Fi: What to Know

Hotspots on school buses and devices for students who lack connectivity are eligible. As of June 29, schools and libraries eligible for funding from the E-rate program can apply and the deadline for the first round of funds is August 13.

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ArticlesJune 23, 2021

How Transportation Operations Can Apply for CERTS Act Grants

Guidelines have been released, the online application portal is open, and the deadline to apply is July 19. Here’s what to know about eligibility and what to include with your application.

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NewsMay 10, 2021

U.S. Treasury Dept. Releases CERTS Act Grant Guidance

Once the final grant application requirements are set, operators in the motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries will have a four-week long window to submit applications for $2 billion in funding.

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NewsMarch 4, 2021

Canada to Invest $2.75B in Clean Transit, School Buses

The funding will help aid in the planning, adoption, and delivery of zero-emission transit and school buses over the next five years. It will also support the country's growing electric vehicle manufacturing sector.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2021

Missouri District Rolls Out 10 Propane School Buses

Liberty Public Schools receives a $20,000 rebate from the Missouri Propane Education and Research Council to purchase the buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 8, 2021

Betsy DeVos Resigns as Education Secretary

She says in a letter to President Trump that her departure is in response to his spurring violent protestors who breached the U.S. Capitol. Her resignation is effective Jan. 8.

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NewsDecember 29, 2020

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Launches Electric Transit, School Bus Program

The effort includes $16.4 million in incentives for the expansion of electric bus usage amongst public transportation authorities, as well as $2.5 million for school bus operators to acquire cleaner forms of transportation with lower emissions.

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NewsDecember 22, 2020

NSTA Applauds School Transportation Aid in COVID Relief Bill

The National School Transportation Association commends Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 passage, which includes $2 billion for transportation and $54 billion for K-12 education.

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NewsDecember 2, 2020

Zonar’s School Bus Safety Solutions Qualify for CARES Funding

States can now award subgrants from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund for Zonar EVIR and Z Pass.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 24, 2020

New York Student Transportation Veteran Wins State Senate Seat

Mike Martucci defeats the incumbent to become the state Senator for the 42nd district.

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