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Videosby StaffApril 16, 2021

Watch Texas School Bus Driver Receive Statewide Recognition

Jose Guadalupe Rivera, who has been a driver for more than 19 years with Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, is recognized as the 2020-21 Property Casualty Alliance of Texas Bus Driver of the Year.

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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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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 15, 2021

5 Questions: Jason Gillis on Electric Buses, Pandemic Protocols

Gillis, the transportation director for Everman (Texas) Independent School District, discusses the district’s integration of electric buses, what safety measures his department has deployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and why he wishes more people would consider a bus driving career.

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Photo Galleriesby Nicole SchlosserDecember 18, 2020

PHOTOS: Pupil Transporters Share Holiday Spirit

Operations nationwide get creative this season amid pandemic restrictions, with decorated buses and trees, virtual student participation in a parade, and story time with "Santa."

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NewsDecember 9, 2020

Texas District Deploys First Electric School Buses in the State

Everman Independent School District adds three Blue Bird Vision Electric school buses to its fleet. It expects to save $4,000 a year on fuel and $2,000 a year on maintenance.

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NewsDecember 8, 2020

AMF-Bruns Names 3rd Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year

Elaine Hernsberger, a bus driver for Hays Consolidated Independent School District in Texas, is the winner of the securement supplier’s third annual National Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year award.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson November 30, 2020

PHOTOS: Pupil Transporters Give Thanks, Donations During the Holiday

Transportation teams in Connecticut and Virginia celebrate Thanksgiving by giving back to their communities, while one district in Texas hosts an annual staff appreciation event.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson November 19, 2020

6-Year-Old Student Fatally Struck by School Bus

The student is hit after running in front of the bus as it drives away from the bus stop. She is transported to the hospital, where she later succumbs to her injuries.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 1, 2020

Pupil Transporters See Successful School Start

School bus companies in Iowa and Texas implement safety and sanitization protocols with few challenges despite the pandemic. Employee adaptability and teamwork have helped.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2020

Grant Helps District Install Wi-Fi on School Buses

Connectivity solution supplier Kajeet awards Austin (Texas) Independent School District a grant valued at over $600,000 to install 534 of its Wi-Fi routers on its school bus fleet.

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