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A yellow school bus drives along a rural road surrounded by green grass and trees under a partly cloudy sky. Overlaid text reads “SAF-T-LINER C2 GASOLINE ARRIVES,” with the School Bus Fleet logo in the corner.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 2, 2026

Thomas Built Buses Adds Gasoline Engine Option to Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Lineup

The gasoline-powered bus features the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine and industry-first compression brake, joining the OEM's C2 powertrain lineup for 2026.

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Articlesby Alex RomanJanuary 5, 2026

Forest River Working to Redefine Reliability, Responsibility in the Bus Industry

As the transportation landscape continues to evolve in the wake of the pandemic, few manufacturers have faced, or embraced, change as decisively as Forest River Bus.

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A graphic with multiple versions of school buses and text reading "How We Got Gere: An inside look at school transportation history from industry veterans."
Digital Cover Featuresby Elora HaynesJanuary 1, 2026

How a Century of Change Shaped the School Bus Industry We Know Today

As we celebrate seven decades of industry coverage, let’s revisit historic milestones, timeless content, and examine the industry's progression from those who lived it.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2025

NHTSA Proposes Delayed, Phased-In Rollout for Expanded EDR Rules

NHTSA would push back tougher EDR data rules to 2028 and phase them in. Comments are open until Dec. 29, 2025.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's November 2025 Game Changers Issue

From a recap of our annual School Bus Fleet ConneX event to a look at the top school district fleets in 2025, integrating in-cabin monitoring, and sourcing used school buses to cut costs, don’t miss these articles.

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A black and orange graphic with a line up with school buses. Text reads "Weekly Cheat Sheet: August 2025, What You Need to Know."
Videosby StaffSeptember 1, 2025

School Transportation Cheat Sheet [August 2025 Recap]

In a rush and need a quick snapshot of the top school transportation industry news? Check out this video short to catch up on what's been happening — in just 1 minute.

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The back of a school bus on a road with text reading "Stay Road Ready: Brake Safety Week 2025".
Newsby StaffAugust 25, 2025

2025 Brake Safety Week: What School Bus Fleets Need to Know

From daily checks to technician training, here’s how school bus fleets can prepare for CVSA’s 2025 Brake Safety Week inspections and all year long.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 26, 2025

Minnesota Students Praised After Bus Driver Suffers Medical Emergency

Thirty students were stranded near Brainerd, Minn., when a driver went off route. One used the radio to call for help.

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Highland Electric Fleets chargers and buses.
ArticlesMarch 6, 2025

Electric Buses in The Shop: How to Be Prepared for EV Maintenance

While electric buses may look the same as traditional buses, there are several things to consider when it's time to look under the hood. From safety to getting under the bus here are some things to be aware of when setting up for EV maintenance.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettSeptember 20, 2024

Back on the Bus: Hello from Your New Editor!

A few decades after stepping onto the big yellow bus for the first time, I’m back to cover the school transportation industry as executive editor. Let me share a bit about my background and what you can expect from School Bus Fleet as we keep rolling together.

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