Categories: Alternative Fuels, Management

Learn how Thomas Built Buses is using real customer feedback to co-create the next generation of electric school buses that meet districts’ needs.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10249142/how-thomas-built-uses-feedback-to-shape-type-d-electric-buses

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management

EV school buses are gaining attention, but are districts ready? Here’s a data-backed guide on costs, risks, and timing considerations for fleet decision-makers.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10247619/electric-school-bus-cost-comparison-is-now-the-right-time

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Management

Thinking about electric school buses? Transitioning to EVs brings big benefits—cleaner air, cost savings, and funding opportunities—but also hidden...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/management/10245534/uncovering-the-hidden-complexities-of-fleet-electrification

Categories: Alternative Fuels

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, talks with Kevin Bangston, president and CEO of Thomas Built Buses, about the bus manufacturer's plans and...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10222968/the-road-ahead-for-thomas-built-buses

Categories: Alternative Fuels

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses the possible reclassification of marijuana, proposed changes to EV school bus safety standards,...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10221331/electric-opportunities-in-school-transportation-video

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Management

This survey is sent to directors and managers at school district transportation departments. Topics covered in this survey include starting driver pay and...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/management/10117402/school-district-survey-2019

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Management, Safety

The majority of respondents report plans to buy more buses and raise starting pay for drivers again this year. Meanwhile, results indicate that the driver...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/management/10117396/contractors-survey-2019

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Management

Includes such information as bus classifications for each offering from the large and small school bus manufacturers, suspension type for chassis, and fuel...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/management/10117387/bus-chassis-and-engine-specifications-2018

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Management, Safety

Two of the top five contractors saw increases in their fleet numbers, and many survey respondents are planning to buy more buses. Respondents also report...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/management/10117372/contractors-survey-2018

Categories: Alternative Fuels, Maintenance, Management, Safety, Special Needs Transportation

Includes such information as bus classifications for each offering from the large and small school bus manufacturers, suspension type for chassis, and fuel...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/management/10117363/bus-chassis-and-engine-specifications-2017