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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2019

Blue Bird Marks 15K Propane Bus Sales as 2 Districts Expand Fleets

The school bus manufacturer delivers more than a dozen propane-powered buses to Newport News (Va.) Public Schools and North Penn School District in Lansdale, Pa.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2019

Virginia Approves $20M in VW Funds for Electric School Buses

The state's third round of Volkswagen settlement funding will be used to reimburse public school districts for the purchase of new electric school buses, charging infrastructure, and propane buses.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson October 1, 2019

PHOTOS: Back to School 2019

From Arizona to Texas to New York, school bus drivers and students alike receive a warm welcome as they embark on a new school year.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 20, 2019

School Districts in 4 More States Adopt Bus Tracking App

Districts in New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, and Virginia are rolling out the technology solutions supplier's “Here Comes the Bus” app.

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ArticlesSeptember 12, 2019

Virginia District Bolsters Driver Support for Success

Fairfax County Public Schools backs its 1,325 drivers with a discipline-tracking system for better follow-up and puts driver supervisors on the road to assist as needed. Additionally, fleet upkeep is boosted with county-employed technicians.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2019

Dominion Energy Proposes Electric School Bus Program

The power and energy company’s electric school bus program would add 50 buses to its Virginia service territory by the end of 2020, and then possibly 1,000 buses to the area by 2025.

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Photo Galleriesby Sadiah Thompson July 29, 2019

PHOTOS: Highlights from Pupil Transportation Association Conferences

A live action mock school bus accident, a safety competition, riveting sessions, and recognition ceremonies were just some of the events that took place at pupil transportation association conferences held across the U.S.

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ArticlesApril 2, 2019

Districts Help School Bus Drivers Climb the Career Ladder

As Baby Boomers leave the workforce, other pupil transportation staff will have more opportunities to advance. Many school districts provide education, training, and mentorship; investments that pay off in employee retention and satisfaction.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2019

HopSkipDrive Expands Rideshare Service for Kids to Virginia, D.C.

The company has been operating in California and Colorado. This is its first foray into the East Coast market.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2019

Virginia District Adds Exterior Cameras to Some School Buses

Virginia Beach City Public Schools installs the cameras on 100 of its buses and is working with the city’s police department to determine whether to add them to more buses.

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