BYD unveils battery-electric school bus with V2G technology
BYD, short for Build Your Dreams, has introduced the Type A battery electric vehicle, a zero-emission school bus that offers innovative vehicle-to-grid technology, allowing it…
New training requirements for CDL drivers go into effect in February
Drivers interested in acquiring or upgrading a commercial driver’s license (CDL) soon will be required to complete additional federal training before taking the driving test.
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CALSTART report: Zero-emissions buses grew by 27% in the U.S. last year
In the last year, the number of zero-emission buses (ZEBs) in the United States increased 27%, according to a new report from…
2021 brought major legislative wins – and some unfinished business
As we near the end of 2021, it is an appropriate time to take stock of the legislative efforts on your behalf, unfinished business, and…
Student kayaks to school amid bus driver shortage
Due to the current school bus driver shortage, a seventh-grader in Colorado took the matter of getting to and from school into his own hands,
New York law aims to discourage illegal school bus passing
A New York law aims to discourage illegal school bus passing. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that allows a portion of fines issued for illegal…
How an operator helps school districts with driver shortages
As the bus driver shortages have left the Washington School District scrambling to find transportation for after-school activities, officials have turned to Mid-American Coaches &…
FMCSA to mandate states downgrade license for drivers with substance violations
Washington, DC – The regulatory world continues to tighten the noose on drivers that violate federal drug and alcohol regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety…
From under the bus: Meet the Alaska Posse
You might have spotted the Alaska Posse at a United Motorcoach Association EXPO, where they trek in to take part in the annual Maintenance Interchange.…
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.…