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Categories: Alternative Fuels
5 Questions: Johana Vicente on Link Between Electric School Buses, Environmental Justice

The national director of grassroots community nonprofit Chispa discusses its advocacy of electric school buses in low-income communities and communities of...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10146257/johana-vicente-on-link-between-electric-school-buses-environmental-justice
Categories: Management
Getting Emergency Connectivity Fund Support for School Bus Wi-Fi: What to Know

Hotspots on school buses and devices for students who lack connectivity are eligible. As of June 29, schools and libraries eligible for funding from the...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10146222/getting-emergency-connectivity-fund-support-for-school-bus-wi-fi-what-to-know
Categories: Management
NASDPTS Announces 2021, 2022 Annual Conference Plans

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services will hold its upcoming conferences in person in the Washington, D.C. area.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10145870/nasdpts-announces-2021-2022-annual-conference-plans
Categories: Safety
Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bills Advance With STOP Act Included

A U.S. Senate and House committee report out their surface transportation reauthorization bills with previously proposed legislation that aims to address...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10145805/surface-transportation-reauthorization-bills-advance-with-stop-act-included
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles
Traveling Nonprofit Project Schools Oregon Districts on Electric Buses

The Electric Bus Learning Project conducts what is reportedly the state’s first-ever electric school bus tour. The project aims to educate school and public...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10145278/traveling-nonprofit-project-schools-oregon-districts-on-electric-buses
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles
Traveling Nonprofit Project Schools Oregon Districts on Electric Buses

The Electric Bus Learning Project conducts what is reportedly the state’s first-ever electric school bus tour. The project aims to educate school and public...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10145278/traveling-nonprofit-project-schools-oregon-districts-on-electric-buses
Sharing Shortage Struggles, Successes as a Tough School Year Ends

The 2020-21 school year underwent constant shifts and challenges courtesy of COVID-19. Although surveys reflect worsening driver shortage, respondents also...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10145141/sharing-shortage-struggles-successes-as-a-tough-school-year-ends
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles
New York Contractor Unveils its First Repowered, Road-Ready Electric School Bus

Logan Bus Co.’s Type C is part of a larger bus repowering project that includes Amply Power, which provides charging support, and Unique Electric Solutions,...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10144945/new-york-contractor-unveils-first-repowered-road-ready-electric-school-bus
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles
New York Contractor Unveils its First Repowered, Road-Ready Electric School Bus

Logan Bus Co.’s Type C is part of a larger bus repowering project that includes Amply Power, which provides charging support, and Unique Electric Solutions,...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10144945/new-york-contractor-unveils-first-repowered-road-ready-electric-school-bus
Categories: Management
National Pupil Transportation Associations Make Changes to Conference Plans

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services reassesses details, will change location. The National Association for Pupil...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10144515/national-pupil-transportation-associations-make-changes-to-conference-plans
Categories: Management
New School Bus Driver-Founded Company Offers Training to Expedite Licensing

Indiana-based Student Transport aims to reduce the timeline to prepare new drivers for the CDL test to acquire their Class B License to two or three weeks.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10144436/new-school-bus-driver-founded-company-offers-training-to-expedite-licensing
Categories: Alternative Fuels
New York District Gets Voter Buy-In for Electric School Buses

Voters support Bethlehem Central Schools’ plans to buy up to five electric school buses. The purchase in the 2021-22 school year is contingent upon state...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10144280/new-york-district-gets-voter-buy-in-for-electric-school-buses
Categories: Safety
Blue Bird, Georgia District Complete V2X Deployment With Audi

Vehicle-to-everything technology tested on a Fulton County Schools bus shows it can alert a connected vehicle driver with a visual warning and audible...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10143944/blue-bird-georgia-district-complete-v2x-deployment-with-audi
Categories: Safety
Blue Bird, Georgia District Complete V2X Deployment With Audi

Vehicle-to-everything technology tested on a Fulton County Schools bus shows it can alert a connected vehicle driver with a visual warning and audible...

https://www.automotive-fleet.com/10143944/blue-bird-georgia-district-complete-v2x-deployment-with-audi
Categories: Management
NSTA Calls for Continued Help With School Bus Driver Shortage

The National School Transportation Association supports states that end enhanced unemployment benefits and a proposed bill to redirect the benefits to...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10143418/nsta-calls-for-continued-help-with-school-bus-driver-shortage
Categories: Alternative Fuels
First Student Orders 260 Lion Electric School Buses

This is the largest order of school buses by a single customer in the electric bus manufacturer’s history. Transco, a subsidiary of First Student located in...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10143397/first-student-orders-260-lion-electric-school-buses
Categories: Management
6 Tips to Empower Women in Pupil Transportation: Leaders Share Advice

Mentors, industry involvement, opportunities for growth, and creating an encouraging environment that helps cultivate confidence are key to female...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10143152/6-tips-to-empower-women-in-pupil-transportation-leaders-share-advice
Categories: Safety
South Carolina School Bus Driver, Students Safe After Hijacking

A man with a rifle allegedly forces his way onto a bus at a bus stop, orders the driver to drive the bus, then kicks him and the 18 students off and drives...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10142967/south-carolina-school-bus-driver-students-safe-after-hijacking
Categories: Management
Iowa Pupil Transporters Launch Group to Empower Women

The two women start VOCE to encourage women to reach their highest potential in the workplace and confront sexism.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10142575/iowa-association-members-launch-group-to-empower-women-in-pupil-transportation
Categories: Safety
5 Questions: Keith Terry on Supporting Employees, Illegal Passing Concerns

Terry, the director of transportation at Orangeburg County (S.C.) School District, discusses providing material and emotional support during the pandemic,...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10142254/5-questions-keith-terry-on-supporting-employees-illegal-passing-concerns
Categories: Alternative Fuels
New York City Commits to Full School Bus Fleet Electrification by 2035

Mayor Bill de Blasio announces on Earth Day that the city is working toward making the entire fleet electric, starting with a purchase of 75 electric school...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10142094/new-york-city-commits-to-full-school-bus-fleet-electrification-by-2035
Categories: Safety
New York Associations Kick Off School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program During Operation Safe Stop

The New York Association for Pupil Transportation, New York State School Bus Contractors Association, and law enforcement educate the public on illegal...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10141956/new-york-associations-kick-off-school-bus-stop-arm-camera-program-during-operati
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Legal/Legislative
Moving to Full Fleet Electrification: A Look at 3 Districts' Plans

Maryland, New York, and California districts skip the typical small-scale purchase of one or two electric buses for a pilot and plot complete fleet...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10141151/3-school-districts-plan-to-move-to-full-fleet-electrification
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, Legal/Legislative
Moving to Full Fleet Electrification: A Look at 3 Districts' Plans

Maryland, New York, and California districts skip the typical small-scale purchase of one or two electric buses for a pilot and plot complete fleet...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10141151/3-school-districts-plan-to-move-to-full-fleet-electrification
Categories: Safety
5 Warning Signs of a Potential School Shooter

With more schools reopening for in-person instruction, campuses are again at heightened risk of school shootings. A security consultant shares a handful of...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10141094/5-warning-signs-of-a-school-shooter
Getting Back to  Full Speed: What  Do You Need?

Momentum is growing to return to full operation. For pupil transporters, that means addressing potentially greater driver shortage, factoring in the added...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10140747/getting-back-to-full-speed-what-do-you-need
Categories: Safety
Federal Lawmakers Revive Bill to Examine School Bus Passing Prevention Efforts

Two U.S. Representatives reintroduce the Stop for School Buses Act, which would require a review of laws, practices, and technologies aimed at preventing...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10140465/federal-lawmakers-revive-bill-to-examine-school-bus-passing-prevention-efforts
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Batteries/Tech, Legal/Legislative
Electric School Bus Maintenance: Key Similarities, Differences

Some components under the hood, such as hoses and coolant, are the same. Key differences include the need to disable batteries during repairs, a noise...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10139866/electric-school-bus-maintenance-key-similarities-differences
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Batteries/Tech, Legal/Legislative
Electric School Bus Maintenance: Key Similarities, Differences

Some components under the hood, such as hoses and coolant, are the same. Key differences include the need to disable batteries during repairs, a noise...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10139866/electric-school-bus-maintenance-key-similarities-differences
Categories: Management
Driver Sharing, Data-Driven Routing Help Operators Roll With Shortages

As more schools return to full in-person instruction, shortages may be exacerbated. Close relationships with neighboring districts, advance planning, and...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10139745/driver-sharing-data-driven-routing-help-operators-roll-with-shortages
Categories: Safety
NASDPTS Responds to NTSB on Crash Safety Recommendations

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services details the actions it has taken regarding the National Transportation Safety...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10139739/nasdpts-responds-to-ntsb-on-safety-recommendations
Categories: Management
Over Half of K-12 Students Can Now Attend School In Person, Data Show

More than 51% of students nationwide can receive in-person instruction, and less than 20% attend school virtually. New 3-feet social distancing guidance...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10139356/over-half-of-k-12-students-now-attending-school-in-person-data-show
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Legal/Legislative, Operations
New to Electric School Bus Adoption? Experienced Operators Share 6 Tips

Two school districts and one bus company weigh in on lessons learned during operation. They recommend planning to expand infrastructure, keeping range and...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10138762/new-to-electric-school-bus-adoption-experienced-operators-share-6-tips
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Legal/Legislative, Operations
New to Electric School Bus Adoption? Experienced Operators Share 6 Tips

Two school districts and one bus company weigh in on lessons learned during operation. They recommend planning to expand infrastructure, keeping range and...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10138762/new-to-electric-school-bus-adoption-experienced-operators-share-6-tips
Categories: Alternative Fuels
Pacific Northwest Dealer Sees Jump in Electric School Bus Sales

Schetky Bus and Van Sales receives orders from five Seattle-area school districts for a total of seven Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley buses.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10138479/pacific-northwest-dealer-sees-jump-in-electric-school-bus-sales
Categories: Management
NCST Pushed to 2025

The National Congress on School Transportation’s Steering Committee postponed the Congress from this May due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, state delegations...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10138403/ncst-pushed-to-2025
Categories: Safety
Transition Back to In-Person Learning Progresses With K-5 Students, Data Show

The number of students attending school virtually drops to under 25% as COVID-19 cases decline. Governors push for some students to return to campus in...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10138250/transition-back-to-in-person-learning-progresses-with-k-5-students-data-show
Categories: Management
5 Questions: Ronna Weber on New Leadership Role, COVID Impacts

The new executive director of the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services emphasizes the need to acknowledge the changes...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10138183/5-questions-ronna-weber-on-new-leadership-role-covid-impacts
Change Charging Ahead Despite Pandemic

Despite the challenges we still face brought about by COVID-19, school bus fleet electrification just keeps ramping up. Meanwhile, there is new leadership...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10138096/change-charging-ahead-despite-pandemic
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Legal/Legislative
Lion Electric Co. Sells Buses to Los Angeles, Missouri Districts

The second-largest school district in the U.S. orders 10 LionC buses. Meanwhile, a Missouri district receives the state's first electric school bus.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10137613/los-angeles-district-orders-10-lion-electric-buses
Categories: Alternative Fuels, Legal/Legislative
Lion Electric Co. Sells Buses to Los Angeles, Missouri Districts

The second-largest school district in the U.S. orders 10 LionC buses. Meanwhile, a Missouri district receives the state's first electric school bus.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10137613/los-angeles-district-orders-10-lion-electric-buses
Categories: Alternative Fuels
Maryland District to Add Over 300 Electric School Buses to Fleet

Montgomery County Public Schools partners with Highland Electric Transportation to replace 326 diesel school buses with electric. The contract is believed...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10137439/maryland-district-to-add-over-300-electric-school-buses-to-fleet
Categories: Management
5 Questions: James Lash on Job, Shop Changes

Lash, the executive director of transportation and fleet services at Virginia Beach (Va.) City Public Schools, details adjustments made in the district's...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10137179/5-questions-james-lash-on-job-shop-changes
Categories: Management
NCST Postponed Again Due to Pandemic

The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee decides, based on travel restrictions and public health measures, to reschedule again to...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10137189/ncst-postponed-again-due-to-pandemic
Categories: Management
Ronna Weber to Take the Helm at NASDPTS

The industry consultant and former school bus contractor association leader will become the new executive director of the National Association of State...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10137016/ronna-weber-to-take-the-helm-at-nasdpts
Categories: Management
A 'Big Yellow Valentine' for Love the Bus

As part of its "Love the Bus" campaign, the American School Bus Council shares this video tribute to the yellow bus and its vital role in education,...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10136767/video-a-big-yellow-valentine-for-love-the-bus
Categories: Management
Virtual-Only Schooling Continues Drop, Data Show

K-12 students learning remotely dips since an apparent peak in early January. Just more than one-third are currently receiving virtual-only instruction.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10136400/virtual-only-schooling-continues-drop-data-show
Categories: Alternative Fuels
Micro Bird Plant Expansion to Boost Electric School Bus Production

The new wing of the Canadian Type A school bus manufacturer’s Drummondville plant is now fully operational. The expansion will allow Micro Bird to increase...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10136207/micro-bird-plant-expansion-to-boost-electric-school-bus-production
Categories: Alternative Fuels
Report Details Ways to Expedite Transition to Electric School Buses

“Accelerating the Transition to Electric School Buses,” from the U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Environment America Research and Policy Center, recommends...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10136018/report-details-ways-to-expedite-transition-to-electric-school-buses
Categories: Safety
National Pupil Transportation Associations Release Joint Statement on Federal Mask Mandate

The National Association for Pupil Transportation and the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services clarify details on...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10135925/national-pupil-transportation-associations-release-joint-statement-on-federal-ma


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