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An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of the back end of an electric bus next to charging infrastructure and text reading "Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus."

News•Elora Haynes•June 12, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus

See how districts are pairing electric buses with charging, solar, and V2G technology to cut costs, boost resilience, and unlock new fleet value.

Row of yellow school buses parked side by side beside graphic text reading “School Bus Contracting in 2026 – Survey Results.”

Articles•Amanda Huggett•May 28, 2026

School Bus Contracting in 2026: Fleet, Fuel, and Workforce Trends

Shifting fuel strategies, evolving workforce pressures, rising costs, and growing technology adoption define today’s transportation providers. Here’s what the data reveals about key issues shaping the contractor industry.

News•Staff•May 20, 2026

Survey: Rising Diesel Costs Prompt Route Changes, Budget Adjustments for School Districts

A new AASA, ASBO, and NAPT survey finds districts are absorbing higher diesel costs through route optimization, budget adjustments, and reserve funds while largely protecting instructional programs.

Close-up of fuel pump nozzles at a gas station, representing rising diesel costs and fuel management challenges for school bus fleets.

News•Staff and News Reports•May 1, 2026

Diesel Prices Spike: Tips to Cut Fuel Costs with Data and New Geotab Tools

With diesel prices up 46%, new Geotab analysis points to tools that help fleets reduce idling, detect fuel anomalies, and recover hidden fuel costs across operations.

News•News/Media Release•October 30, 2025

North Carolina District Unveils First Propane School Buses

Guilford County Schools will operate 10 new Blue Bird Vision Propane buses in an effort to lower fuel and maintenance costs while reducing emissions.

Promotional graphic announcing Fleetio and Motive’s advanced integration. The image shows both company logos, text that reads ‘Fleetio and Motive Launch Advanced Integration.'

News•News/Media Release•August 29, 2025

Fleetio Adds Motive Fuel Card, DVIR Integration

Using an AI-powered platform, the new integration consolidates fuel, maintenance, and telematics data into one platform to ensure compliance and reduce downtime.

Electric buses parked at charging stations.

News•News/Media Release•August 13, 2025

Oklahoma District Debuts 6 Electric School Buses at Back-to-School Event

The new electric buses joining the Cache Public Schools fleet are partly funded by a $2 million Clean School Bus Program award.

Buses lined while fueling at Orange Grove Charter School.

News•Staff•August 4, 2025

South Carolina Charter School Converts Fleet To Run on Renewable Natural Gas

By converting its diesel buses to run on RNG, Orange Grove Charter School is cutting emissions and saving $750 a month through a fuel cost reduction.

School officials cutting a red ribbon in front of electric school buses.

News•Staff•June 16, 2025

Walla Walla Drives Ahead With Washington’s Biggest Electric School Bus Fleet

The Washington district’s 18 new Thomas Built electric buses mark an EV milestone for the Evergreen State. The buses were funded by both state and federal grants.

Articles•Shelley Mika•September 18, 2024

Alt-Fuel for Non-Electrifiers: 3 Reasons to Consider Propane

When high acquisition and infrastructure costs make electrification unrealistic, propane is an easy and cost-effective alternative to reduce tailpipe emissions. Learn the three reasons Blue Bird's Steve Whaley says propane is a winning formula for school bus fleets.

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