Blue Bird Rolls Out New Electric Step Van
The showcased last-mile delivery step van and stripped chassis feature a 140kWh lithium-ion battery mounted within the frame rails, ensuring battery protection.
May 20, 2024
The showcased last-mile delivery step van and stripped chassis feature a 140kWh lithium-ion battery mounted within the frame rails, ensuring battery protection.
May 20, 2024
The federal government should soon start accepting comments on Regulations.gov about the plan to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III.
May 17, 2024
HopSkipDrive unveils new features for its RideIQ platform, offering precision location pins for exact pickup and drop-off spots, and a ride pausing function. These updates aim to streamline school transportation, minimizing confusion and disruptions while ensuring safety and efficiency for passengers across more than 600 districts, nonprofits, and government agencies.
May 17, 2024
Despite a 58% decrease in revenue attributed to lower sales orders, the company achieved improved margins. Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by 4%, while research and development expenses were down by 24.3%.
May 16, 2024
Zum and Oakland Unified School District introduce the first 100% electric school bus fleet in the U.S., equipped with bidirectional chargers for grid support. This groundbreaking initiative aims to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and enhance grid resilience, setting a precedent for sustainable student transportation nationwide.
May 15, 2024
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.
May 14, 2024
The school transportation company also renewed and extended partnerships with districts in Texas and Wisconsin.
May 14, 2024
From Spanish to Mandarin, delve into the universal role these unsung heroes known as "school bus drivers" play in ensuring children's safety and well-being on their daily journey to and from school.
May 13, 2024
Thomas Built Buses recognized its top North America bus dealers during an awards program in San Antonio, Texas.
May 13, 2024
DiGiacomo retired as publisher of School Bus Fleet and Metro Magazine in January 2022. He’s remembered as a stylish and steadfast advocate of pupil transportation.
May 11, 2024
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Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards, the EPA's Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grant program, and PERC's new hire. Plus, an interview with Vinny Riscica, senior project manager for clean transportation at NYSERDA! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.
May 10, 2024
Children's Mental Health Awareness Day underscores the significance of school bus drivers in fostering supportive environments during students' journeys. SAMHSA's initiatives, including stigma reduction and access to resources, complement the Biden-Harris administration's funding efforts to enhance youth mental health services and workforce development.
May 9, 2024
VSG, a Dover company, received accreditation from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training.
May 9, 2024
The provider of technology-enabled student transportation appointed Danielle Press to drive customer experience and growth for the company's solutions.
May 9, 2024
The Canada Infrastructure Bank has forged a $50 million loan agreement with Highland Electric Fleets to facilitate the procurement of zero-emission school buses nationwide.
May 8, 2024
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