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EPA cuts first-year funding for Clean School Bus Program

EPA cuts first-year funding for Clean School Bus Program

May 2, 2022 | by Taylor Hanon |

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

Transportation key part of Biden plan for clean school infrastructure

April 18, 2022 | by Taylor Hanon |

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

Waiver extended for ‘under-the-hood’ CDL test requirement

April 4, 2022 | by Taylor Hanon |

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

Feds temporarily ease requirements for school bus drivers

January 6, 2022 | by Taylor Hanon |

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

NYC to require all-electric school buses by 2035

October 28, 2021 | by Taylor Hanon |

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

New York launches plan to address school bus driver shortage

September 28, 2021 | by Taylor Hanon |

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

Vaccine mandate exacerbates Washington’s school bus driver shortage

August 25, 2021 | by Taylor Hanon |

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 finalizes $3.7B purchase of Navistar

July 8, 2021 | by Taylor Hanon |

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

Federal School Bus STOP Act included in House, Senate transportation reauthorization bills

June 18, 2021 | by Taylor Hanon |

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

BYD enters electric school bus market

June 9, 2021 | by Taylor Hanon |

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…

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