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An orange and red graphic with an image of a school bus parked at the curb in the background, and text reading "Union Momentum Continues in Alaska, Ontario & New York."
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 12, 2026

School Bus Labor Disputes and Union Organizing Continue Across North America

School bus drivers and monitors in New York joined Teamsters, while others in Alaska and Ontario face ongoing strikes over wages and contracts.

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A red and black graphic with an image of the capitol building and text reading "Legislative Roundup | February 2026."
Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2026

School Bus Laws to Watch: Driver Penalties, Funding Fights & New Safety Initiatives

From New York driver penalty changes to stop-arm camera programs, reliable special education transportation, and a Kentucky budget shortfall, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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Graphic showing the front of a yellow school bus with cracked-glass overlay and headline reading “Fatal School Bus Hit & Run in New York,” dated February 5, 2026, alongside the School Bus Fleet logo.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 10, 2026

New York Girl Killed by School Bus Hit & Run

An 11-year-old in Brooklyn was killed crossing the street. Meanwhile, the school bus driver faces misdemeanor charges after he left the scene.

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Graphic labeled “Legislative Roundup” featuring a school bus illustration in front of the U.S. Capitol dome with the School Bus Fleet logo in the corner.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 10, 2026

School Bus Laws to Watch: Stop-Arm Cameras, Safety Retrofits & Driver Shortage Fixes

From Maine bus safety upgrades to stop-arm camera bills, electric bus funding, and an Alabama workforce solution, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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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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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 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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