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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

School Bus Business Briefs: Modernization Trends, Community Innovation & Supplier Expansions

From 2026 outlooks to fleet technology expansions, major contracts, and community-focused initiatives, here’s the latest supplier and OEM news.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 8, 2025

New Jersey Contractor Debuts 4 Electric Van-Con Buses

D&M Tours starts rolling with its first electric buses serving three local school districts. It worked with Van-Con, Inc., Motiv, and CCMT on the deployment.

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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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 3, 2025

Envirotech Delivers Four "Bumble Bee" Electric School Buses to Texas

A new OEM announces it electric buses are newly deployed in districts in Freer, Blanket, Waelder, and Kopperl, Texas.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJune 20, 2025

School Bus Manufacturers Address Tariff, EV Funding Impact

How will the changing tariffs affect school bus manufacturing and consumer prices? Will federal EV funding’s question marks lead to changed OEM production? Listen in as representatives from Blue Bird, IC Bus, and Thomas Built addressed these questions at a recent conference.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 23, 2025

Canadian Investors Attempt to Relaunch LION

Lion Electric was on the brink of collapse after mass layoffs and a plant closure. But just when it looked like they wouldn't make it, new owners stepped in with a new approach — one focused on its Canadian customers.

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What’s Driving School Bus Growth in a Changing Industry?
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettDecember 11, 2024

Despite Uncertainties, School Bus Market Poised for Robust Future

A couple of bumps in the road shouldn’t be insurmountable to a resilient pupil transportation industry. Let’s look at 2024 trends and begin to forecast what 2025 may have in store.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettOctober 15, 2024

School Survey Results & New Industry Faces [VIDEO]

What are school districts saying about the driver shortage? Get the results of SBF’s survey data — as well as details of new faces joining the industry, funding, and accident stats in this month’s episode of The Route. This video is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2024

Britton Smith Resigns as President of Blue Bird

The Blue Bird leadership transitions as president Britton Smith departs at the end of this month and CEO Phil Horlock assumes duties.

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Jenna Van Harpen, Tim Gordon, and Albert Burleigh of Blue Bird.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 14, 2024

Blue Bird Expands Leadership of Sales, Marketing

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird promoted Tim Gordon to senior vice president of its sales and marketing organization. The company also appointed Albert Burleigh to vice president of North America bus sales and Jenna Van Harpen to vice president of national fleet sales.

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