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Articlesby Sadiah Thompson September 13, 2021

Paul Vellani Delivers Service Beyond the Status Quo

The president of VAT Inc. shows how going above and beyond what student transportation contracts require can set the foundation for long-term, team-oriented success.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2021

Canadian School Bus Operator Celebrates 60 Years

Founded in 1961, Sharp Bus Lines Ltd. currently operates across 12 divisions in Ontario, transporting 70,000 passengers daily.

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NewsAugust 4, 2021

DATTCO Names New VP of School Bus

Bryony Chamberlain has over 20 years of operations and management experience in the transportation industry. She previously served as vice president of operations for National Express Transit.

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NewsJuly 28, 2021

Carina Noble to Take the Helm at NSTA

Noble, who is the senior vice president of communications and external affairs for National Express, was elected president at the association’s recent annual meeting and convention.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson July 22, 2021

FirstGroup Completes Sale of First Student, First Transit

The company reaches a deal with global investor EQT Infrastructure for its North American school bus and public transportation companies.

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NewsJune 28, 2021

Nominate an Outstanding School Bus Contractor

Know a contractor who deserves recognition for his or her efforts? We’re accepting nominations for SBF’s 2021 Contractor of the Year award.

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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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ArticlesJune 16, 2021

How to Be a Buyer Who is Always the Seller’s Top Choice

Three essentials are conveying respect for the seller’s business, understanding their intentions post-transaction, and presenting a clear path to close and fund the transaction.

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ArticlesJune 11, 2021

Deal Making 101: Choosing the Right Battles is Key to Winning the War

Focusing on material deal points, sticking to the end goal but being flexible on the means to get there, and determining whether a “battle” is even necessary at all are three effective strategies for successfully closing a transaction.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson April 23, 2021

FirstGroup Plans to Sell First Student, First Transit for $4.6 Billion

The company agrees to sell its North American school bus and public transportation companies to EQT Infrastructure.

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