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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2025

Maryland Invests $12M in Electric Buses for 7 Districts

New grant funding helps Maryland schools launch or expand electric fleets while prioritizing equity and long-term savings.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJune 5, 2025

Maryland Town Leverages Police for Increased School Bus Safety

A NHTSA high-visibility enforcement program grant is part of a pilot project to crack down on illegal passing.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 13, 2024

American Student Transportation Partners Names New COO

Phil Eades joins ASTP, which was established in 2021 and recently expanded in the Midwest and Pennsylvania markets.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 11, 2024

Curbing School Bus Violations: How a Maryland School District Benefits from an External Camera System

Harford County Public Schools in Maryland collaborates with AngelTrax, implementing the Child Safety Program to address rampant school bus violations. The system uses automated cameras to capture violations, leading to increased public awareness and enhanced student safety.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 18, 2024

Maryland Considering 5-Year Electric Bus Pilot Program

The Potomac Edison proposal is meant to help Maryland achieve climate goals and help public schools meet transportation needs.

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Newsby Wes PlattSeptember 1, 2023

Zum Apologizes for Challenging Start in Maryland

The company, which won a contract from Howard County Public School System earlier this year, had to cancel bus routes as it continues to put drivers at the wheel.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2023

Former Maryland School Transportation Director Pleads Guilty to Misconduct Charge

Todd Watkins, who once made a name for himself leading the charge in converting the Montgomery County Public Schools bus fleet to electric vehicles, entered the plea to a misdemeanor with a penalty range from probation to six months in jail.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 4, 2023

Baltimore Schools Deploying Electric Buses with Highland

The city's public school system has partnered with Highland Electric Fleets with the support of $9.4 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2023

GreenPower Names School Bus Dealer for Maryland, D.C.

K. Neal International Trucks has initially agreed to buy two GreenPower school buses to demonstrate for potential customers in the region.

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VideosOctober 31, 2022

Electric Selections [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the EPA's funding of 389 school districts with the first round of Clean School Bus cash.

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