Categories: Bus, Management, Technology

The funding supports a partnership between U.S. DOT and a university or other eligible organizations to conduct research advancing solutions to the Nation’s...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10207583/u-s-dot-announces-new-climate-transportation-research-funding

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Federal Railroad Administration Makes $153M Available to Restore Rail Service
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Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles

Applications for this second round of rebates are due by Jan. 31, 2024.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10207097/epa-unveils-2023-clean-school-bus-rebate-program

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2022 and 2023 Clean School Bus Program Paperwork Submission Deadlines Approaching
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Categories: Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles

Applications for this second round of rebates are due by Jan. 31, 2024.

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10207097/epa-unveils-2023-clean-school-bus-rebate-program

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Report: Nearly $3 Billion Allocated for Clean School Buses Over Two Years
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Categories: Bus, New Mobility

The competitive grants under FTA’s Tribal Transit Program allow Tribes to buy transit vehicles, upgrade bus facilities, and expand transit options.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10206859/fta-awards-9-9m-to-22-tribes-alaskan-native-villages

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FTA Awards $1.5B in Grants to Modernize Bus Fleets
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Categories: Management, Rail

The funding is the largest amount ever awarded for rail safety and rail supply chain upgrades through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety...

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10206865/fra-awards-1-4b-for-rail-infrastructure

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$2.4B Awarded to New Rail Projects
Feds Announce Over $1.1 Billion in New Rail Grants
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U.S. DOT Announces More Than $4.2B for National Infrastructure Projects.

Categories: Alternative Fuels

The Kentucky school district received 13 Vision and All American electric school buses from Georgia-based Blue Bird Corporation.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10206594/blue-bird-delivers-electric-school-buses-to-bowling-green

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Florida District Welcomes 13 New Electric Buses
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Propane Buses Roll Into Philly

After decades of reliably providing energy as a school transportation fuel, propane now also reduces emissions as an electric charging solution.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10205825/propane-could-be-key-to-reliable-school-buses-and-ev-charging

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From diesel to electric or propane, the ambitious endeavor of replacing the U.S. school bus fleet comes with a hefty price tag. The potential cost and time...

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10200857/trip-sheet-pursuit-of-clean-school-buses-requires-time-money-and-commitment

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Categories: Management

Industry experts share challenges they’re facing, as well as opportunities for growth in private contracting.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10199195/dealing-with-bumps-in-the-road-in-private-school-bus-contracting

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Legislation Introduced to Curb Illegal School Bus Passings
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Categories: Alternative Fuels

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps top news from the schoolbusfleet.com.

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/10199309/video-speak-for-yourself

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