EPA cuts first-year funding for Clean School Bus Program
The anticipation of the Clean School Bus (CSB) Program rebate to acquire zero- and low-emissions school buses is almost over, as eligible applicants will be…
Transportation key part of Biden plan for clean school infrastructure
A Biden administration plan for building better school infrastructure includes upgrading districts with modern, clean, energy-efficient facilities and transportation.
The plan announced by Vice President…
Waiver extended for ‘under-the-hood’ CDL test requirement
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) granted a 90-day extension to temporarily waive the “under-the-hood” skills test that is part of a new commercial…
Feds temporarily ease requirements for school bus drivers
For the next three months, new school bus driver applicants might not need to identify engine components while testing to obtain their commercial driver’s licenses.
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NYC to require all-electric school buses by 2035
The 9,500 school buses operated across the five boroughs each day in New York City could be all-electric in 15 years.
The New York City…
New York launches plan to address school bus driver shortage
Like all states, school districts in New York are facing challenges with a shortage of school bus drivers this school year.
New York state Gov.…
Vaccine mandate exacerbates Washington’s school bus driver shortage
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced a vaccine requirement for all employees working in K-12 Schools. Washington is now the second state to require vaccines for…
TRATON Group finalizes $3.7B purchase of Navistar
TRATON Group officially welcomed Navistar into its family by closing its $3.7 billion acquisition.
On July 1, TRATON Group and Navistar announced they submitted a…
Federal School Bus STOP Act included in House, Senate transportation reauthorization bills
The STOP for School Buses Act, bipartisan legislation to address motorists who illegally pass school buses while loading or unloading students, took a crucial step…
BYD enters electric school bus market
Competition in the booming electric school bus market has increased yet again with the announcement from Build Your Dreams (BYD), a Chinese automotive giant, that…