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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2025

How Creative Routing Can Keep You Prepared for the Unexpected

Flexible routing, using routing tools, and easily communicable routes can help you keep ahead of any potential roadblocks when transporting students. Here are some tips for keeping the bus rolling and getting students to school on time, regardless of what the day brings.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Randall Crawford of Clay County District Schools

Crawford, 36, serves as the director of transportation for Clay County District Schools in Florida, where he has transformed the department.

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GreenPower Type D BEAST Buses
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 21, 2025

West Virginia District Receives 4 Electric School Buses

GreenPower delivered the new Type D BEAST school buses to its dealer in the state. The district's new buses were funded through the second round of the EPA's Clean School Bus Program.

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Pittsburg school bus deployment ribbon cutting
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 20, 2025

First Student Rolls Out 16 Electric Buses with Pittsburgh Public Schools

Pittsburgh Public School District is jumping on the electric school bus trend with help from First Student and the EPA’s Clean School Bus program.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 13, 2025

U.S. Department of Education Cut in Half: What Now?

The Trump administration is working with the Department of Education’s new secretary to head toward total agency shutdown and shift oversight to the states. But without Congress’ approval, many are voicing their concerns about what this could mean for IDEA, school districts, and the students they serve. Here’s what we know.

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Highland Electric Fleets chargers and buses.
ArticlesMarch 6, 2025

Electric Buses in The Shop: How to Be Prepared for EV Maintenance

While electric buses may look the same as traditional buses, there are several things to consider when it's time to look under the hood. From safety to getting under the bus here are some things to be aware of when setting up for EV maintenance.

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New engines from Cummins
ProductsMarch 6, 2025

Cummins Unveils Two New School Bus Engines

The newest gasoline-powered B6.7 Octane engine is fuel-efficient and EPA 2027 certified, and the B7.2 offers another diesel option.

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a young man leans against a school bus in a maintenance garage
Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 26, 2025

Preparing the Future: Programs to Train the Next Generation of School Bus Mechanics

From the classroom to the shop: School districts are tackling the mechanic shortage with work-based learning programs and internships, providing students hands-on training and offering a pathway to a trades career.

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SponsoredJanuary 31, 2025

The Benefits of Implementing the Latest Wheelchair Securement Standards

Protecting your most vulnerable riders requires more than just standard equipment. It requires staying ahead of evolving safety regulations. This whitepaper breaks down how to transform your fleet into a gold standard for inclusive transportation safety.

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Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles selections are in
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 20, 2024

EPA Announces $735M in Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Funding

In the first-ever round of grant funding, 70 applicants have been tentatively selected to help replace over 2,400 zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles and infrastructure. About 70% of those will be for school buses.

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