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The company is continuing to develop its zero- and low-emission vehicle portfolio while also managing strategic supply plans.
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What’s different this time? Who qualifies as prioritized? What about repowers? We take a deeper dive into the latest Clean School Bus Program funding opportunity.
Read More →Kelley Platt, the company's president and CEO, says that transportation changes many districts are making — from running buses longer to increasing walking distances — have reduced the need for new buses and aren’t likely to be reversed. In turn, the OEM is focused on becoming more cost-effective in its manufacturing while maintaining quality. Platt discusses the market shifts, cost of ownership and product developments with SBF.
Read More →For many operations, the VW mitigation trust has been a major boost in moving forward with alternative-fuel buses. Here’s a closer look at one school district and one contractor and how they are growing their alt-fuel fleets with VW funding.
Read More →When a microburst inflicted heavy damage on Collins Bus Corp.’s manufacturing facility, employees pulled together to keep bus production rolling throughout the repair process.
Read More →In SBF’s June issue, a story covered grant opportunities for procuring alternative-fuel buses. Here, we share more information on potential VW funding impact and technological advances.
Read More →SBF's Maintenance Survey finds that the average starting wage for school bus technicians is $19.37 per hour, on par with last year’s jump. Meanwhile, the driver-to-tech ratio rises slightly.
Read More →Bellwether Education Partners’ reports address issues that are shaping student transportation: school choice, greener alternatives, and safety issues associated with various modes of transportation taken to and from school.
Read More →The school bus manufacturer names Western Bus Sales of Oregon and the river counties of lower Washington as its 2012 Dealer of the Year, and the company also receives the Propane MVP Award. Blue Bird recognizes other dealerships with regional, “propane rookies” and service awards.
Read More →Two of the top five contractors saw increases in their fleet numbers, and many survey respondents are planning to buy more buses. Respondents also report higher starting pay for drivers.
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