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Be the One [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the election of bus driver Vincent J. "Jim" Troiola as national commander of the American Legion.

U.S. Education Secretary Addresses School Bus Driver Shortage

Secretary Miguel Cardona got feedback on his trip to Maine from a school bus trainer, who said the new edition of the training manual was intimidating to recruits. He said he wanted to address that.

First Electric School Bus Hits the Road in Maine

The Lion Electric bus was purchased for Mount Desert Island High School in part with funds from a Volkswagen Emissions Fraud Settlement Grant.

Maine District Rolls Out 2 VW-Funded Propane School Buses

Brunswick School Department secures $156,240 in grants from the state’s Volkswagen settlement funds to purchase the Blue Bird Vision propane buses.

Maine Bill Seeks to Transition State to Electric School Buses

L.D. No. 1894 would set a goal for the state Department of Education to develop rules on bids, specifications, charging stations, and a maintenance training program, and to complete the transition by 2040.

Students, Community Raise Funds for Extended Stop Arms

The group of Maine students, with support from school staff and community members, is working to raise nearly $33,000 to add 15 extended stop arms to buses on routes with the highest number of illegal passing incidents.

School Bus Driver Starts Winter Clothing Drive for Students

Ivy Corliss, a bus driver with Lewiston (Maine) Public Schools, is collecting the donations after one of her students had no winter gear while waiting for the school bus.

School Bus Safety Ramps Up Amid Increased Stop-Arm Running Incidents

Stop-arm cameras, partnerships with law enforcement for increased traffic patrol, and public safety campaigns are just some of the measures school districts are taking to ensure the yellow bus is the safest mode of transportation for students. Lawmakers are also introducing several federal and state safety bills.

10 Phenomenal Women in Pupil Transportation

School Bus Fleet learns more about the lives and careers of a handful of successful, accomplished women nationwide who are dedicated to ensuring school buses run safely and efficiently.

Student Hit By Pickup Truck While Waiting At School Bus Stop

The Maine student is preparing to get on the bus when he is struck by the vehicle. Police say the bus's flashing lights were not activated at the time of the incident.

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Be the One [VIDEO]

U.S. Education Secretary Addresses School Bus Driver Shortage

First Electric School Bus Hits the Road in Maine

Maine District Rolls Out 2 VW-Funded Propane School Buses

Maine Bill Seeks to Transition State to Electric School Buses

Students, Community Raise Funds for Extended Stop Arms

School Bus Driver Starts Winter Clothing Drive for Students

School Bus Safety Ramps Up Amid Increased Stop-Arm Running Incidents

10 Phenomenal Women in Pupil Transportation

Student Hit By Pickup Truck While Waiting At School Bus Stop

Resource Center

Latest Industry Updates and Videos

Education Center

Upcoming and On-Demand Webinars

Be the One [VIDEO]

U.S. Education Secretary Addresses School Bus Driver Shortage

First Electric School Bus Hits the Road in Maine

Maine District Rolls Out 2 VW-Funded Propane School Buses

Maine Bill Seeks to Transition State to Electric School Buses

Students, Community Raise Funds for Extended Stop Arms

School Bus Driver Starts Winter Clothing Drive for Students

School Bus Safety Ramps Up Amid Increased Stop-Arm Running Incidents

10 Phenomenal Women in Pupil Transportation

Student Hit By Pickup Truck While Waiting At School Bus Stop

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