IC Bus Investing $52M in Manufacturing Upgrades, Product Development

The school bus manufacturer upgrades its Tulsa, Oklahoma, plant and implements automotive lean manufacturing practices as it launches new products and technology in the market.

School district buys 16 hybrid buses

Federal stimulus funds help Jefferson County (Ky.) Public Schools in purchasing the Thomas Built hybrids. Some 20-year-old buses are being replaced.

Cuts proposed to Connecticut school transportation funding

The budget approved by the state Senate's appropriations committee would eliminate funding for public and non-public school transportation by some $28 million per year. A coalition of education, municipal and legislative officials calls for the restoration of funding.

Bus aide charged with attacking autistic student

Clara McGriff, a monitor in Polk County, Florida, allegedly hit the boy while he was restrained in a harness and pressed him against the side of a bus numerous times. She is facing child abuse charges and has been suspended without pay.

First Student Acquires Apple Bus Company

Both companies provide pupil transportation services to customers across North America. The acquisition is expected to be complete by no later than this summer.

Paccar Parts Introduces Charging Stations for All Electric Vehicles

Paccar Parts is introducing new electric vehicle charging stations to support the global launch of electric vehicles.

School Buses: Life After Shuttling Students

Ontario school board unifies transportation policy

BURLINGTON, Ontario — Halton District School Board trustees have voted to improve transportation services for students in grades 6, 7 and 8. Un...

Cloud-based application offers bus management tools

The Sunray program includes transportation-related features, such as bus stop and student management, bus mapping, routing and optimization.