In this collection of recent news about legal issues and accidents related to pupil transportation: - Former Florida School Transportation Director Charged with Theft - Inebriated Florida Bus Driver Carried Middle School Students Home - Massachusetts Bus Driver Attacked Over Marijuana - Minnesota Bus Driver Shot, Expected to Fully Recover - New York School Bus Driver Accused of Drunk Driving
From First Student's sale to the driver shortage to new federal legislation with funding for electric and low-emission school buses, the world of pupil transportation tried to return to normal (or better) in 2021.
The Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley used by Beverly Public Schools put nearly three megawatt-hours of electricity back into the grid.
"The Route" starts its journey with an episode that recaps some of the top pupil transportation news in recent weeks.
Up to 250 personnel will be available to assist school districts in Chelsea, Lawrence, Lowell, and Lynn.
Brockton Public Schools estimates that it will save $500,000 during fiscal year 2022 with its 64 new school buses.
The staff members hold a rally to demand more COVID-related safety measures, in addition to restoration of full pay and benefits as Massachusetts schools reopen.
The limits are lifted for all elementary school students, in addition to middle and high school students in areas without high community prevalence of COVID-19.
The Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley electric bus for Beverly Public Schools can reportedly travel up to 134 miles on a three-hour charge.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council and Highland Electric Transportation will use the funding to secure one electric bus for Beverly Public Schools and increase the use of electric buses across the state.
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