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Fatal School Bus Accident in New York graphic dated Jan. 29, 2026, showing a close-up of a yellow school bus with cracked-glass overlay and School Bus Fleet logo.
Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2026

New York 5-Year-Old Killed by School Bus, Investigation Ongoing

A Rockland County child was struck by their school bus late last week. Here's what we know so far about this and other fatalities and injuries in the area over the years.

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headshot of eric boule and text next to it that says "five questions with eric boule micro bird" and the school bus fleet logo
ArticlesJanuary 22, 2026

5 Questions: Inside Micro Bird’s Market Growth

Let’s check in with the Canadian manufacturer with a new U.S. presence! Hear first-hand about Micro Bird’s expansion and the company’s long-term North American vision.

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Group of NYSBCA award recipients and association members at the 71st Annual Convention in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 4, 2025

New York School Bus Contractors Association Announces 2025 Industry Awards

The New York contractor's association celebrated excellence in student transportation during its 71st convention, honoring contractors, safety professionals, and industry leaders from across the state.

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Image of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Micro Bird facility.
Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

Micro Bird Celebrates U.S. Facility Grand Opening

With a $38M investment, the new Plattsburgh facility expands Micro Bird’s U.S. footprint, adding jobs and doubling bus production capacity.

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Black and white image of the back of a school bus in a city with text reading "New York Adds Funding for Zero-Emission Buses".
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 24, 2025

New York Announces Additional $200M in Funding for Electric School Bus Adoption

The state's school bus incentive program makes clean buses and charging infrastructure more affordable for public schools.

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District official posing with a RIDE electric school bus.
Newsby Elora HaynesJuly 8, 2025

New York District Rolls Out First RIDE Electric School Bus in Push for Greener Transit

The new addition signals Lake Shore Central’s steps toward fleet electrification, with support from Gorman Enterprises and RIDE Mobility.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2025

New York Invests in More Funding for Electric Buses

The Empire State's governor approved up to $100 million in new funding for the state's school buses to become zero-emission.

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NY Illegal Passing Awareness Day Returns
Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 18, 2025

N.Y. Association Plans Public Awareness Events for Operation Safe Stop Day

NYAPT is once again urging motorists to stop for school buses during a series of events across the state on April 24.

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Free online tool for N.Y. funding
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2025

New York School Bus Incentive Program Calculator Launches

Spectivate LLC is behind the new tool to help school bus operators evaluate NYSBIP funding eligibility.

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School bus stop arm
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 7, 2025

Verra Mobility Implements Extensive Safety Program in New York

Verra Mobility and Onondaga County, New York, are launching the largest school bus stop arm program in the state in an attempt to curb illegal school bus passings.

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