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      <title>How Advanced Diagnostics Helps Bus Fleets Stay Ahead of Repairs</title>
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      <title>Florida District Relaunches BusPatrol School Bus Camera Program With New Safeguards</title>
      <description><![CDATA[After being suspended over due process concerns, Miami-Dade schools and law enforcement are restarting the AI-powered stop-arm camera program with new oversight.]]></description>
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      <title>School Bus Laws To Watch: Seat Belt Bills, Funding Fights &amp; EV Changes</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From national bills on seat belts and driver oversight to driver awareness campaigns referencing “Finn’s Rule” and ongoing transportation funding debates in Alaska, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:16:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>What Happens When Battle-Tested Leadership Meets Student Transportation? </title>
      <description><![CDATA[See how Thomas Gray brings Marine Corps discipline and logistics expertise to Dayton Public Schools in this article celebrating National Military Appreciation Month.]]></description>
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      <title>Diesel Prices Spike: Tips to Cut Fuel Costs with Data and New Geotab Tools</title>
      <description><![CDATA[With diesel prices up 46%, new Geotab analysis points to tools that help fleets reduce idling, detect fuel anomalies, and recover hidden fuel costs across operations.]]></description>
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      <title>The Most Common Wheelchair Securement Mistakes on School Buses (and How to Fix Them)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Small missteps in wheelchair securement can have serious consequences. Here are 32 tips from experts to reduce risk and increase student safety on the bus.]]></description>
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      <title>What Data Shows About Student Transportation in 2026 </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Driver shortages, safety expectations, and staffing limits define student transportation in 2026. New survey data shows how fleet leaders are responding.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:50 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Transit Technologies Announces New Executive Appointments</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bytecurve and busHive parent company has multiple new faces on its executive team as the company focuses on AI platform growth.]]></description>
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      <title>School Bus Safety &amp; Severe Weather: Florence USD’s Monsoon Response</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A late-fall monsoon tested Florence USD’s emergency preparedness. Here’s how training, communication, and teamwork kept 2,700 students safe.]]></description>
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      <title>Lessons Learned from Hurricane Helene for School Transportation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How student transportation became both a service and a signal in community recovery.]]></description>
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      <title>IC Bus Introduces ‘My International’ to Connect Fleet Vehicles, Data, and Service</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Available on desktop or mobile, the digital ecosystem brings fleet monitoring, service management, vehicle insights, and dealer communication into a single interface.]]></description>
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      <title>More Districts Tap Transfinder for Routing, Tracking, and Communication Tools</title>
      <description><![CDATA[See which users in Illinois, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are adopting Transfinder’s routing, tracking, and parent apps.]]></description>
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      <title>AT&amp;T, Sonim Launch XP5plus 5G LMR Device for School Bus Fleets</title>
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      <title>Alt-Fuel Moves: Racking Up Miles &amp; Scaling Up Fleets</title>
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      <category domain="tag">AI</category>
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      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>NTSB Calls for Alcohol Impairment Systems, Seat Belts After W.V. Crash Investigation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The federal agency's report asks NHTSA to require all new school buses to be equipped with vehicle-integrated alcohol detection systems and passenger lap-shoulder belts.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/ntsb-calls-for-alcohol-impairment-systems-seat-belts-after-wv-crash-investigation</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/ntsb-calls-for-alcohol-impairment-systems-seat-belts-after-wv-crash-investigation</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:41:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">NTSB</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Alcohol Testing</category>
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      <category domain="tag">West Virginia</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>EverDriven Celebrates Milestones in Washington; Caregiver Trust Tops 80%</title>
      <description><![CDATA[EverDriven marks 18 years and 17 million miles in the Evergreen state while new data shows 8 in 10 caregivers would recommend its student transportation solution.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/everdriven-celebrates-milestones-in-washington-caregiver-trust-tops-80</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">EverDriven</category>
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      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Inside AMF Bruns’ New Showroom: School Bus Securement Solutions Explained</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Go inside AMF Bruns America’s new Ohio showroom with Maritza Valentin to see its FutureSafe technology, driver training tools, securement systems, and seating innovations. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/inside-amf-bruns-new-showroom-school-bus-securement-solutions-explained</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/inside-amf-bruns-new-showroom-school-bus-securement-solutions-explained</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:04:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">AMF-Bruns of America</category>
      <category domain="category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
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      <title>Suffering from Imposter Syndrome? You’re Not the Only One</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Tips on fearing less instead of being fearless, and a powerful lesson from a group activity inspired by the 2025 NAPT keynote.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/suffering-from-imposter-syndrome-youre-not-the-only-one</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/suffering-from-imposter-syndrome-youre-not-the-only-one</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:50:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">editorial</category>
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      <title>Pennsylvania School Bus Maintenance Team Praised for Dedication to Safety</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Matthews Bus Company’s West Jefferson received a letter of commendation from the Pennsylvania State Police for their fleet inspections.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/pennsylvania-school-bus-maintenance-team-praised-for-dedication-to-safety</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/pennsylvania-school-bus-maintenance-team-praised-for-dedication-to-safety</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:50:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">National Express</category>
      <category domain="tag">bus maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">Summit School Services</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>Zum Raises $100 Million, Cites ‘Transportation Anxiety Crisis’ in New Research</title>
      <description><![CDATA[New funding and national research highlight student transportation challenges as Zum looks to scale its Connected Mobility Experience platform nationwide.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/zum-raises-100-million-cites-transportation-anxiety-crisis-in-new-research</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/zum-raises-100-million-cites-transportation-anxiety-crisis-in-new-research</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:55:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
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      <category domain="tag">student transportation</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Zum</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Pro-Vision Video Installs Now Backed by MECP-Certified Techs</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The certification validates expertise in complex vehicle technology installations, making it the first fleet video solutions provider to achieve the milestone.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/pro-vision-video-installs-now-backed-by-mecp-certified-techs</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/pro-vision-video-installs-now-backed-by-mecp-certified-techs</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:30:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Pro-Vision</category>
      <category domain="tag">cameras</category>
      <category domain="tag">video</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>What AMF Bruns’ New Facility Means for Customers [Video]</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Inside AMF Bruns’ new Stow, Ohio, operations: See how expanded space and innovation will enhance customer support and operations.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/what-amf-bruns-new-facility-means-for-customers-video</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/what-amf-bruns-new-facility-means-for-customers-video</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:32:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">AMF-Bruns of America</category>
      <category domain="tag">Grand Opening</category>
      <category domain="category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
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      <title>From Overwhelmed to Optimized: How AI Is Transforming School Transportation Leadership </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most practical tools in today’s transportation office. Here’s how it is improving parent communication, board reporting, training development, and overall efficiency — without replacing professional judgment.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/from-overwhelmed-to-optimized-how-ai-is-transforming-school-transportation-leadership</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/from-overwhelmed-to-optimized-how-ai-is-transforming-school-transportation-leadership</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:09:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
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      <category domain="tag">school transportation</category>
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      <category domain="tag">ChatGPT</category>
      <category domain="tag">NAPT</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>2026 State of Student Transportation Report </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Student transportation teams are being asked to do more with less, facing driver shortages, rising costs, and increasing safety expectations. This report uncovers how fleets are adapting, where technology is making the biggest impact, and why student ridership tracking is emerging as a top priority. Download the report to explore the key trends shaping 2026 and what they mean for your operation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/2026-state-of-student-transportation-report</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/2026-state-of-student-transportation-report</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="tag">Zonar Systems</category>
      <category domain="tag">Zonar</category>
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      <category domain="tag">trends</category>
      <category domain="tag">technology</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <bbm:companyName>Zonar Systems</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>2 Students Die in Tennessee School Bus Crash with Dump Truck</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A Carroll County accident claimed the lives of two students and injured over a dozen others on a March 27 field trip for eighth graders at Clarksville-Montgomery County. A preliminary report adds new information to the story.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/2-students-die-in-tennessee-school-bus-crash-with-dump-truck</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/2-students-die-in-tennessee-school-bus-crash-with-dump-truck</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fatal Accidents</category>
      <category domain="tag">fatalities</category>
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      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>School Bus Laws To Watch: Driver Shortages, EV Debates &amp; Safety Upgrades</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From driver shortage solutions in Tennessee and rural connectivity debates in Utah to new safety laws in Wisconsin and ongoing electric bus mandate discussions in New York and Connecticut, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-bus-laws-to-watch-driver-shortages-ev-debates-safety-upgrades</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-bus-laws-to-watch-driver-shortages-ev-debates-safety-upgrades</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:55:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">school buses</category>
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      <category domain="tag">State Laws</category>
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      <category domain="tag">child safety</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Passion, Purpose, and Positivity: Lessons from an Award-Winning Transportation Leader</title>
      <description><![CDATA[North Clackamas Schools' Kathy Calkins shares how positivity, relationships, and hands-on leadership transforms teams in this episode of The Route.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/podcasts/passion-purpose-and-positivity-lessons-from-an-award-winning-transportation-leader</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/podcasts/passion-purpose-and-positivity-lessons-from-an-award-winning-transportation-leader</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
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      <category domain="tag">The Route</category>
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      <title>How Transfinder Technology P.A.Y.S. (Pays as You Save) Saving Time, Money and Headaches in School Transportation Operations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Transportation leaders say when their districts implemented Transfinder's AI enhanced logistics technology, it paid for itself in financial savings, time savings and operational headache reductions (OHR). In this white paper transportation experts share specific ways they have experienced how Transfinder P.A.Y.S. (Pay As You Save) off. Each, in their own way, said transportation technology is not simply a software purchase — it’s a strategic investment in operational efficiency, cost containment and staff satisfaction.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/how-transfinder-technology-pays-pays-as-you-save-saving-time-money-and-headaches-in-school-transportation-operations</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/how-transfinder-technology-pays-pays-as-you-save-saving-time-money-and-headaches-in-school-transportation-operations</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:11:40 GMT</pubDate>
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      <bbm:companyName>Transfinder Corp.</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>Blue Bird Names New Senior Vice President of Engineering</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lyndon Lie joins the team to oversee engineering innovation and growth amid the Micro Bird expansion.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/blue-bird-names-new-senior-vice-president-of-engineering</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/blue-bird-names-new-senior-vice-president-of-engineering</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>AMF Bruns Expands in Ohio, Investing in Growth and Community</title>
      <description><![CDATA[With expanded production space, local investment, and a growing workforce, AMF Bruns is scaling its U.S. presence. Here’s an exclusive first look inside the new Stow, Ohio, HQ.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/amf-bruns-expands-in-ohio-investing-in-growth-and-community</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/amf-bruns-expands-in-ohio-investing-in-growth-and-community</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:14:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <title>Inside AMF Bruns of America’s New Ohio Manufacturing Facility [Photos] </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Take a behind-the-scenes look at AMF Bruns of America’s new 41,000-square-foot Stow, Ohio, headquarters, featuring advanced manufacturing, expanded space, and future-ready mobility solutions.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/photo-galleries/inside-amf-bruns-of-americas-new-ohio-manufacturing-facility-photos</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/photo-galleries/inside-amf-bruns-of-americas-new-ohio-manufacturing-facility-photos</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:44:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Ohio</category>
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      <title>HopSkipDrive Launches New Tool to Simplify District Billing</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new RideIQ feature automates invoice grouping by funding source, reducing manual work and improving transparency for school transportation teams.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/hopskipdrive-launches-new-tool-to-simplify-district-billing</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/hopskipdrive-launches-new-tool-to-simplify-district-billing</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:24:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
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      <title>Passion, Purpose, and Positivity: Lessons from an Award-Winning Transportation Leader</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From bus driver to SBF’s Administrator of the Year, Oregon’s Kathy Calkins shares how positivity, relationships, and hands-on leadership transforms teams. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/passion-purpose-and-positivity-lessons-from-an-award-winning-transportation-leader</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/passion-purpose-and-positivity-lessons-from-an-award-winning-transportation-leader</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">The Route</category>
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      <bbm:companyName>IC Bus</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>Transportation Drives Student Outcomes and Access</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Transportation directly impacts attendance, equity, and performance. When systems are reliable, students show up ready to learn and succeed.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/transportation-drives-student-outcomes-and-access</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/transportation-drives-student-outcomes-and-access</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">EverDriven</category>
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      <category domain="tag">School Bus Fleet</category>
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      <category domain="category">Management</category>
      <bbm:companyName>EverDriven</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>Paper Routes Get an Upgrade: Louisiana District Turns to New Service Model</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lafourche Parish Schools will implement First Student’s Fleet-as-a-Service model for 115 buses, shifting maintenance and operations on-site ahead of the 2026-27 school year.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/paper-routes-get-an-upgrade-louisiana-district-turns-to-new-service-model</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">bus maintenance</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Virginia Clean Cities Celebrates 30 Years, Highlights Award Winners in School Bus Innovation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[At its annual rally, the organization spotlighted propane and electric school bus advancements while recognizing leaders driving forward-looking student transportation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/virginia-clean-cities-celebrates-30-years-highlights-award-winners-in-school-bus-innovation</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/virginia-clean-cities-celebrates-30-years-highlights-award-winners-in-school-bus-innovation</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:49:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">propane</category>
      <category domain="tag">student transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">Virginia</category>
      <category domain="tag">innovation</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>In-Service Planning Made Easier: Tips for Smooth Back-to-School Prep</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Snag your summer prep checklist for school transportation directors, plus 40 training topic ideas to bring to your team.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/in-service-planning-made-easier-tips-for-a-smooth-back-to-school-start</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/in-service-planning-made-easier-tips-for-a-smooth-back-to-school-start</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:15:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">in-service</category>
      <category domain="tag">driver training</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>IC Bus, Samsara Launch Pre-Delivery Telematics Installation Program</title>
      <description><![CDATA[New IC Bus vehicles can now arrive with Samsara telematics factory-installed, helping fleets reduce downtime, streamline setup, and achieve day-one connectivity.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/samsara-ic-bus-partner-for-pre-delivery-telematics-installations</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/samsara-ic-bus-partner-for-pre-delivery-telematics-installations</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:46:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
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      <category domain="tag">IC Bus</category>
      <category domain="tag">Samsara</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>School Transportation Companies Earn Top Honors in 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From tech advancements to standout workplace cultures, see which key players across the school transportation sector are earning national recognition.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-transportation-companies-earn-top-honors-in-2026</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-transportation-companies-earn-top-honors-in-2026</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:50:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
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      <category domain="tag">school transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry recognition</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Tyler Technologies</category>
      <category domain="tag">Verra Mobility</category>
      <category domain="tag">RTA - The Fleet Success Company</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Senate Report: Autonomous Car Companies Hiding Reliance on Remote Operators</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Waymo’s self-driving vehicles are under fire again after repeated school bus passing violations, raising questions about safety, remote operators, and regulation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/senate-report-autonomous-car-companies-hiding-reliance-on-remote-operators</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/senate-report-autonomous-car-companies-hiding-reliance-on-remote-operators</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:42:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">autonomous vehicles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Waymo</category>
      <category domain="tag">stop arm running/illegal passing</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Industry Suppliers Offer Distracted Driving Awareness Month Reminders</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Distracted driving continues to pose serious risks in school zones, with new data and driver insights highlighting ongoing concerns and potential solutions to improve student and roadway safety.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/industry-suppliers-offer-distracted-driving-awareness-month-reminders</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/industry-suppliers-offer-distracted-driving-awareness-month-reminders</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">distracted driving</category>
      <category domain="tag">stop-arm running/illegal passing</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Alt-Fuel Moves: Funding &amp; the Road to Electrification</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From federal oversight fixes to state funding milestones and district deployments, the transition to cleaner school transportation continues to advance.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/alt-fuel-moves-funding-the-road-to-electrification</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/alt-fuel-moves-funding-the-road-to-electrification</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:07:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">state funding</category>
      <category domain="tag">school transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>NTSB Names Michael Graham Vice Chair: Where He Stands on School Bus Safety</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A former airline pilot has stepped into a new role at the independent federal agency, but where does he stand on issues like seat belts on school buses? Here’s what he’s said.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/ntsb-names-michael-graham-vice-chair-where-he-stands-on-school-bus-safety</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/ntsb-names-michael-graham-vice-chair-where-he-stands-on-school-bus-safety</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:05:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">NTSB</category>
      <category domain="tag">Bus Safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">seat belts</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>&apos;A Train Is Coming&apos;: Florida School Bus Close Call Highlights Critical Railroad Safety Reminders</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Two recent close calls at railroad crossings, a train clipping a bus and a rear-end crash, highlight why vigilance and training still matter. Here’s what happened and what to tell your own drivers.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/a-train-is-coming-florida-school-bus-close-call-highlights-critical-railroad-safety-reminders</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/a-train-is-coming-florida-school-bus-close-call-highlights-critical-railroad-safety-reminders</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:21:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>No Train, No Stop? FMCSA Considers Rule Change for School Buses</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The federal agency's proposed rulemaking would eliminate the requirement for school buses to come to a complete stop at railroad crossings if the warning device is not activated. The goal: to improve traffic flow and save costs. With new data released, public comment is open through April 27, 2026.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/no-train-no-stop-fmcsa-considers-rule-change-for-school-buses</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/no-train-no-stop-fmcsa-considers-rule-change-for-school-buses</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:34:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">FMCSA</category>
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      <title>Enter Now: School Bus Fleet’s 2026 Photo of the Year Contest</title>
      <description><![CDATA[We're looking for winner-worthy photos of the big yellow bus, so grab your cameras and start snapping your best shots. SBF’s Photo of the Year contest is open and accepting entries through May 31.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/enter-now-school-bus-fleets-2026-photo-of-the-year-contest</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/enter-now-school-bus-fleets-2026-photo-of-the-year-contest</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:58:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Contest</category>
      <category domain="tag">Awards</category>
      <category domain="tag">Photos</category>
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      <title>Thomas Built Buses Adds Gasoline Engine Option to Saf-T-Liner C2 School Bus Lineup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The gasoline-powered bus features the Cummins B6.7 Octane engine and industry-first compression brake, joining the OEM's C2 powertrain lineup for 2026.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/thomas-built-buses-unveils-new-c2-gasoline-school-bus</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/thomas-built-buses-unveils-new-c2-gasoline-school-bus</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:36:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Thomas Built Buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">gasoline</category>
      <category domain="tag">School Bus</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>Transfinder Expands Footprint with New District Adoptions Across U.S.</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Districts nationwide are adopting Transfinder’s routing, tracking, and parent apps as the company also earns its ninth Best Companies to Work for in New York honor.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/transfinder-expands-footprint-with-new-district-adoptions-across-us</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/transfinder-expands-footprint-with-new-district-adoptions-across-us</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:51:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">routing</category>
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      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Zonar Expands Parent App to Include 2 More Languages</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Bus Suite app is now supported in French and Spanish to aid in assisting families across diverse communities.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/zonar-expands-parent-app-to-include-2-more-languages</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/zonar-expands-parent-app-to-include-2-more-languages</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:37:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Zonar</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mobile Apps</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Blue Bird Completes Acquisition of Micro Bird, Consolidates Operations</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Georgia-based OEM has acquired Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, bringing the business fully under one brand, one team and one operating approach.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/blue-bird-to-acquire-consolidate-micro-bird</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/blue-bird-to-acquire-consolidate-micro-bird</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Zum Adds 2 More District Partnerships</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The transportation and software provider is now working with LEAD Public Schools in Tennessee and Rockford Public Schools in Illinois.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/zum-adds-2-more-district-partnerships</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/zum-adds-2-more-district-partnerships</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:25:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Stop Reinventing the RFP: Why Cooperative Purchasing Works for School Transportation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Take the burden out of bidding. Cooperative contracts can save district transportation teams time, money, and hassle. Here’s how.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/digital-cover-features/stop-reinventing-the-rfp-why-cooperative-purchasing-works-for-school-transportation</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/digital-cover-features/stop-reinventing-the-rfp-why-cooperative-purchasing-works-for-school-transportation</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:15:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <title>Data-Driven School Bus Maintenance Guide</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stop reacting to engine lights and start predicting them. This guide reveals how transitioning from a "break-fix" model to a data-driven maintenance strategy can drastically reduce fleet downtime and protect your district's budget. Learn how to transform your garage operations from a cost center into a reliability powerhouse.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/the-essential-guide-to-school-bus-maintenance-maximizing-safety-and-uptime</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/the-essential-guide-to-school-bus-maintenance-maximizing-safety-and-uptime</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
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      <bbm:companyName>Geotab</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>InCharge Energy Plugs Into Canada with New Key Partnerships</title>
      <description><![CDATA[InCharge Energy has expanded into Canada through partnerships with RocketEV and Foreseeson, aiming to deliver end-to-end EV charging infrastructure and support for fleet and public-sector customers.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/incharge-energy-plugs-into-canada-with-new-key-partnerships</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/incharge-energy-plugs-into-canada-with-new-key-partnerships</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:28:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Charging</category>
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      <title>Alternative Turns Yellow: EverDriven’s Move Into School Bus Routing</title>
      <description><![CDATA[EverDriven is bringing its experience with complex transportation into a new school bus routing support division. In this video, Greg Jackson breaks down what the service offers and why districts need this kind of help now more than ever.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/alternative-turns-yellow-everdrivens-move-into-school-bus-routing</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/alternative-turns-yellow-everdrivens-move-into-school-bus-routing</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:15:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <bbm:companyName>EverDriven</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>School Bus Laws To Watch: Stop-Arm Enforcement, EV Mandates &amp; Seat Belts</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From North Dakota public charter school regulations, tracking illegal school bus passing consequences in multiple states, and the continued debate on New York’s electric school bus mandate, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-bus-laws-to-watch-stop-arm-enforcement-ev-mandates-seat-belts</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-bus-laws-to-watch-stop-arm-enforcement-ev-mandates-seat-belts</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:21:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">state regulations</category>
      <category domain="tag">stop-arm running/illegal passing</category>
      <category domain="tag">mandates</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric bus</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>2026 Administrator of the Year: Kathy Calkins’ Transformational Leadership in Oregon</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Three decades after almost walking away from the school bus, studying behavior changed everything for Kathy Calkins. Now, she oversees 181 buses and leads the 225-person team at North Clackamas with intent and purpose.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/2026-administrator-of-the-year-kathy-calkins-transformational-leadership-in-oregon</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/2026-administrator-of-the-year-kathy-calkins-transformational-leadership-in-oregon</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">SBF Administrator of the Year</category>
      <category domain="tag">leadership</category>
      <category domain="tag">Oregon</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Innovative Transportation Solutions for K-12 Attendance</title>
      <description><![CDATA[While the yellow school bus remains the backbone of student transit, 75% of administrators identify limited transportation access as a major driver of chronic absenteeism. This guide explores how districts are strengthening their fleets by integrating flexible, supplemental solutions to serve students with the most complex needs. Learn how a multimodal approach can bridge service gaps, restore attendance, and support your most vulnerable populations.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/boosting-k-12-attendance-with-innovative-transportation-solutions</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/boosting-k-12-attendance-with-innovative-transportation-solutions</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="tag">HopSkipDrive</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
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      <title>Zum Shares 2025 Successes</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Zūm Services achieved record-setting revenue last year as its AI-powered platform grew to 15 states. These and more measurable wins detailed here.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/zum-shares-2025-successes</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/zum-shares-2025-successes</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:42:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Zum</category>
      <category domain="tag">contractors</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Michigan District Rolls Out New Stop-Arm Program</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids Public Schools is partnering up with BusPatrol and Dean Transportation to outfit the entire bus fleet with cameras.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/michigan-district-rolls-out-new-stop-arm-program</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/michigan-district-rolls-out-new-stop-arm-program</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:21:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Michigan</category>
      <category domain="tag">stop-arm running/illegal passing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Bus Safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">BusPatrol</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Safety Vision Report Highlights Growing Impact of AI-Powered Video on Fleet Safety</title>
      <description><![CDATA[New research finds intelligent video systems are reducing crashes, lowering insurance costs, and reshaping safety strategies across school transportation fleets.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/safety-vision-report-highlights-growing-impact-of-ai-powered-video-on-fleet-safety</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/safety-vision-report-highlights-growing-impact-of-ai-powered-video-on-fleet-safety</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:02:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">video surveillance</category>
      <category domain="tag">school transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">Telematics</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fleet Management</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Inside NAPT’s Driven Together Campaign</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How the association is driving increased awareness and education about the role of the school bus across the country and the shared commitment we have in its success.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/inside-napts-driven-together-campaign</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/inside-napts-driven-together-campaign</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:20:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">NAPT</category>
      <category domain="tag">campaigns</category>
      <category domain="tag">public awareness campaign</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>LION Shares Company Update One Year Post-Acquisition</title>
      <description><![CDATA[After a turbulent year, the former Lion Electric announces almost 200 employees and over 500 new bus sales with improved uptime from its plant serving Quebec.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/lion-shares-company-update-one-year-post-acquisition</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/lion-shares-company-update-one-year-post-acquisition</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:14:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Lion Electric</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric buses</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Report: Canada&apos;s Transition to Electric School Buses Lags Behind Goals</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Canada’s first electric school bus report card finds that most provinces are failing the transition away from diesel buses used for student transportation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/report-canadas-transition-to-electric-school-buses-lags-behind-goals</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/report-canadas-transition-to-electric-school-buses-lags-behind-goals</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:40:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Canada</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">electrification</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>Solving the School Bus Driver Shortage: 8 Recruitment &amp; Retention Strategies That Work</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Driver shortages won’t fix themselves. Here’s how districts can build a culture that drivers trust and never want to leave. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/solving-the-school-bus-driver-shortage-8-recruitment-retention-strategies-that-work</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/solving-the-school-bus-driver-shortage-8-recruitment-retention-strategies-that-work</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:30:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Should School Buses Have AEDs? OEM’s New Safety Investment Sparks Discussion</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A growing push to expand AED access is raising a key question for the school bus industry.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/should-school-buses-have-aeds-oems-new-safety-investment-sparks-discussion</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/should-school-buses-have-aeds-oems-new-safety-investment-sparks-discussion</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Nicole Damron</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Bus Safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">Health</category>
      <category domain="tag">emergency preparedness</category>
      <category domain="tag">Emergency Response</category>
      <category domain="tag">student transportation</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>Highlights from the 2026 Maine School Safety and Transportation Conference</title>
      <description><![CDATA[School safety and transportation professionals gathered in Maine to share strategies, training, and best practices aimed at improving emergency preparedness and coordination across schools and bus operations.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/highlights-from-the-2026-maine-school-safety-and-transportation-conference</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/highlights-from-the-2026-maine-school-safety-and-transportation-conference</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:29:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Maine</category>
      <category domain="tag">conferences</category>
      <category domain="tag">Industry Events</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>New NTSB Investigation Report Highlights Driver Impairment and Medical Requirements</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The recent investigative report found driver impairment and fatigue from prescription medications led to a fatal school bus crash in 2024 in Illinois.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/new-ntsb-investigation-report-highlights-driver-impairment-and-medical-requirements</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/new-ntsb-investigation-report-highlights-driver-impairment-and-medical-requirements</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:32:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">school bus crash</category>
      <category domain="tag">NTSB</category>
      <category domain="tag">child safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">child safety restraint systems</category>
      <category domain="tag">Fatal Accidents</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>SBFX 2026 Operator Applications Open: What You Need to Know</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Calling all district transportation and contractor leaders: Get away for top-tier networking and education in sunny Scottsdale this September, all at no cost to you. Interested? Here are the details. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/sbfx-2026-operator-applications-open-what-you-need-to-know</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/sbfx-2026-operator-applications-open-what-you-need-to-know</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:04:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">SBFX</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry events</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>NSTA Advances Legislative Priorities During 2026 Capitol Hill Bus-In</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Members of the industry’s contractor’s association traveled to Washington, D.C. to advocate for two key initiatives during congressional meetings.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/nsta-advances-legislative-priorities-during-2026-capitol-hill-bus-in</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/nsta-advances-legislative-priorities-during-2026-capitol-hill-bus-in</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="content-type">blogposts</category>
      <category domain="tag">NSTA</category>
      <category domain="tag">Washington D.C.</category>
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      <title>First Student Boosts Student Support in Wichita &amp; Texas</title>
      <description><![CDATA[First Student and Wichita Public Schools are using behavioral support strategies to improve student ride experiences, while a separate initiative expands access to after-school programs through a bus donation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/first-student-boosts-student-support-in-wichita-texas</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/first-student-boosts-student-support-in-wichita-texas</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:13:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">First Student</category>
      <category domain="tag">student behavior</category>
      <category domain="tag">donation</category>
      <category domain="category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
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      <title>My Own Trailblazers (and Why We Need More Women in Leadership)</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From family influences to industry leaders, SBF’s editor reflects on the women who shaped her path and why representation in school transportation leadership matters.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/my-own-trailblazers-and-why-we-need-more-women-in-leadership</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/my-own-trailblazers-and-why-we-need-more-women-in-leadership</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:25:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Women</category>
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      <title>All About Cooperative Purchasing: A Guide for School Transportation Pros</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Stop bidding everything and try a simpler way. Here's how cooperative purchasing can streamline purchases while maintaining compliance. Sourcewell breaks down the process in this episode of The Route, sponsored by IC Bus.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/podcasts/all-about-cooperative-purchasing-a-guide-for-school-transportation-pros</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/podcasts/all-about-cooperative-purchasing-a-guide-for-school-transportation-pros</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:06:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">The Route</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Sourcewell</category>
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      <bbm:companyName>IC Bus</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>EverDriven Launches New School Bus Routing Services</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The alternative transportation company expands its services to traditional yellow buses with the launch of a new division focused on helping school districts optimize their routes.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/everdriven-launches-new-school-bus-routing-services</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/everdriven-launches-new-school-bus-routing-services</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:02:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <title>Alt-Fuel Moves: EV Charging Expansion &amp; Fleet Deployments</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ From EV charging growth to V2G testing and new bus deployments, districts and providers advance alt-fuel goals amid challenges.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/alt-fuel-moves-ev-charging-expansion-fleet-deployments</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/alt-fuel-moves-ev-charging-expansion-fleet-deployments</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:21:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Charging Infrastructure</category>
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      <category domain="tag">propane school buses</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>2026 Trailblazer: Joshua Roberts of First Student</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Roberts, 35, serves as the lead IT application engineer for vehicle electrification at First Student, where he helps shape scalable, real-world EV infrastructure to support student transportation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/2026-trailblazer-joshua-roberts-of-first-student</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/2026-trailblazer-joshua-roberts-of-first-student</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:45:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
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      <title>2026 Trailblazer: Quavion Swazer of Puyallup School District </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Swazer, 29, serves as director of transportation at Puyallup School District, where he champions student wellbeing and inspires the next generation of industry leaders.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/2026-trailblazer-quavion-swazer-of-puyallup-school-district</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/2026-trailblazer-quavion-swazer-of-puyallup-school-district</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:40:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
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      <title>2026 Trailblazer: Katia Dubas of IMMI</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:10:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:55:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:35:22 GMT</pubDate>
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