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Newsby StaffAugust 11, 2025

Blue Bird Delivers 25 Electric School Buses to Arkansas District

Little Rock School District upgrades to electric buses with EPA grant, advancing its commitment to clean and sustainable student transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 22, 2024

Arkansas School District Makes the Propane Switch

Pulaski County Special School District replaced 14 outdated diesel buses with cleaner propane models. Here

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Mike Stier, National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.
Newsby Wes PlattJune 4, 2024

Mike Stier of Illinois Steps in as NASDPTS President

The change comes after the retirement of Mike Simmons as state director of transportation in Arkansas required his resignation as president of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 19, 2022

Arkansas School District Adds New Propane Buses

Fort Smith Public Schools bought the district's first alternative-fuel buses: three propane-powered vehicles, with help from the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment.

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VideosJune 13, 2022

Changes and Tragedies [VIDEO]

In the latest episode of The Route, Executive Editor Wes Platt recaps recent top news from School Bus Fleet, including the leadership change at the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

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NewsJune 7, 2022

Collision Between School Van, Truck in Arkansas Leaves Five Dead

The van carried students from C.B. King Memorial School, which serves people in southeastern Arkansas with developmental delays or disabilities.

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Newsby Wes PlattJune 6, 2022

NASDPTS Names New President-Elect

The former president-elect, Pat Schofill, has left his position as Georgia's state student transportation director. Mike Simmons of Arkansas returns to the role.

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NewsDecember 3, 2018

1 Student Killed, Dozens Injured in Charter Bus Crash

A third grade student dies and more than 45 passengers are injured when the driver loses control of the bus, causing it to roll off the roadway.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2018

School Bus Mechanic Run Over, Killed by Bus

Jason Johnson of Arkansas attempts to stop the bus from rolling down a hill after the air brake releases, but is killed while trying to get back on board.

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2018

Arkansas Expands School Bus Safety Campaign

Throughout August, the statewide “Flashing Red. Kids Ahead” initiative will promote the need for motorists to stop for school buses.

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