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School bus drivers in Michigan have the unique opportunity to become certified defensive drivers, thanks to a hands-on training that teaches strategic bus maneuvering and how to handle unexpected surprises on the road. Plus, a call for the program to be copied in other areas of the country to best equip drivers and keep passengers safe.
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A $125 million grant program to help Michigan school districts replace diesel buses is open for second round of applications.
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Bus driver Mike Hoekstra received a touching surprise when he was treated to a hot air balloon ride. His colleagues arranged their school buses into an encouraging message that he could see from the sky.
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The school transportation company also renewed and extended partnerships with districts in Texas and Wisconsin.
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Pontiac School District in Michigan secures grants totaling $21.575 million from the Environmental Protection Agency and President Biden's infrastructure law to replace its diesel school buses with electric school buses. The initiative aims to improve air quality, reduce emissions, and promote sustainable student transportation, signaling a significant step towards environmental stewardship.
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Shirey, 38, serves as transportation director for the Michigan school district.
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The new funds are expected to help replace several hundred diesel-powered buses in Michigan's 17,000-vehicle school bus fleet.
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Student transportation provider recognizes high-achieving figures within community.
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Traverse City Area Public Schools bus drivers discuss the benefits of their jobs in this recruitment video.
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The Blue Bird All American RE school bus represents a new pilot project for Dearborn Public Schools, which is exploring the feasibility of eventually converting its 70+ vehicle fleet to electric school buses.
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