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      <title>EPA Unveils Proposed Changes to 2027 Heavy-Duty Engine Rules</title>
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      <title>Another School Bus Fatality Reported in Monsey, New York </title>
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      <title>Why the School Bus May Be America&apos;s Most Overlooked Icon </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hiring isn’t enough. Learn how leading fleets are solving driver shortages through smarter retention, training, and culture strategies.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Find out who will be providing this year's keynote at SBFX in Scottsdale this September and what else to expect. District and contractor bus operators are invited to apply and attend at no cost!]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Blue Bird's Brad Beauchamp explores the history of the yellow school bus, its impact on education, and where student transportation is headed next.]]></description>
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      <title>Innovation Was the Answer: Five Lessons Learned in School Transportation from 2025–26</title>
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      <title>AI Tools Roundup: New Fleet Tools Aim to Turn Data Into Faster Decisions</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The latest AI-powered platforms could help student transportation teams analyze fleet performance, manage maintenance, and uncover operational insights using natural-language queries.]]></description>
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      <title>The Driver Shortage Playbook</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Driver shortages are still a major challenge for student transportation fleets, but the real issue has shifted. It’s no longer just about filling seats quickly. It’s about finding safe, reliable drivers who meet performance expectations and want to stay.
The Driver Shortage Playbook covers why traditional recruitment tactics are falling short and how school fleets are adapting with smarter hiring, stronger retention strategies and a greater focus on driver quality.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/the-driver-shortage-playbook</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="tag">Zonar Systems</category>
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      <bbm:companyName>Zonar Systems</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>Stertil-Koni Announces New Company President</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lewis Nelson joins the heavy-duty vehicle lift provider, succeeding Scott Steinhardt in the lead role.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/stertil-koni-announces-new-company-president</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/stertil-koni-announces-new-company-president</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:12:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">new hire</category>
      <category domain="tag">Executive Appointment</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Tennessee Hall of Fame Honors Drivers for Decades of Service</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Frances Theiring, a school bus driver for Wilson County Schools, retires this year after almost 50 years on the road. She is one of two long-time drivers honored for their service in the state.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/tennessee-hall-of-fame-honors-drivers-with-decades-of-service</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/tennessee-hall-of-fame-honors-drivers-with-decades-of-service</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:07 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">driver heroism</category>
      <category domain="tag">awards</category>
      <category domain="tag">Tennessee</category>
      <category domain="tag">women in transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">retirement</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>What Happens to a School Bus After Retirement? First Student Has a New Answer</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Through a new partnership with Advanced Remarketing Services, proceeds from retired vehicle sales will support Special Olympics and other community-focused organizations while advancing sustainability goals.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/old-buses-new-purpose-first-student-turns-retired-fleet-into-charitable-donations</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/old-buses-new-purpose-first-student-turns-retired-fleet-into-charitable-donations</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:50:06 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">First Student</category>
      <category domain="tag">Remarketing</category>
      <category domain="tag">Charities</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle sales</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>School Bus Logistics Adds 3 Data Analysts, Expands Routing Capabilities</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Three new data analysts and a BusRight certification bring an added layer of support to the routing services districts already use.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-bus-logistics-adds-data-analysts-expands-routing</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-bus-logistics-adds-data-analysts-expands-routing</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:31:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">new hires</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Outsourcing Student Transportation Services Toolkit </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you know nearly 40% of school districts utilize a private contractor to serve their transportation needs? Explore why more school leaders are turning to contracted transportation services, and how outsourcing can create meaningful value without sacrificing control.

Discover the practical benefits of a transportation services platform that provides flexibility with coordination.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/outsourcing-student-transportation-services-toolkit</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/whitepapers/outsourcing-student-transportation-services-toolkit</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">whitepapers</category>
      <category domain="tag">student transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">school transportation</category>
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      <category domain="tag">NSTA</category>
      <category domain="tag">National School Transportation Association</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
      <bbm:companyName>National School Transportation Association</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>EverDriven Debuts TripCentral as New District Transportation Portal</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new transportation management hub takes over the district portal to power trip planning, operations, visibility, and intelligence for school district transportation needs.  ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/everdriven-debuts-tripcentral-as-new-district-transportation-portal</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/everdriven-debuts-tripcentral-as-new-district-transportation-portal</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:18:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">EverDriven</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Lessons Learned from 4 Decades in Transportation: 5 Questions with Craig Beaver </title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sit down with longtime transportation leader Craig Beaver moments before he retires, as he reflects on his career leading up to his role at Beaverton School District in Oregon and the secrets to leading great teams.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/lessons-learned-from-4-decades-in-transportation-5-questions-with-craig-beaver</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/lessons-learned-from-4-decades-in-transportation-5-questions-with-craig-beaver</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:10:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Q&amp;A</category>
      <category domain="tag">Leadership Insights</category>
      <category domain="tag">retirement</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>BusRight Honors Texas Driver With Inaugural Behind The Wheel Award</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Selected from more than 300 nominations, Lawson Crook earned BusRight’s inaugural award for his dedication to students and safety.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/busright-honors-texas-driver-with-inaugural-behind-the-wheel-award</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/busright-honors-texas-driver-with-inaugural-behind-the-wheel-award</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:27 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">bus drivers</category>
      <category domain="tag">Awards</category>
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      <category domain="category">Management</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/PXL_20260605_153437150_cxumrw.jpg"/>
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      <title>Craig Beaver’s Final Stop: Lessons from 43 Years in Transportation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[After more than four decades in transportation, retiring Beaverton School District director Craig Beaver reflects on leadership, alternative fuels, AI, staffing, and what’s coming next. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/craig-beavers-final-stop-lessons-from-43-years-in-transportation</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/craig-beavers-final-stop-lessons-from-43-years-in-transportation</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:28:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">The Route</category>
      <category domain="tag">retirement</category>
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      <category domain="category">Management</category>
      <bbm:companyName>IC Bus</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>What 43 Years in Transportation Taught Craig Beaver About Leadership</title>
      <description><![CDATA[After more than four decades in transportation, retiring Beaverton School District admin Craig Beaver reflects on leadership, alternative fuels, AI, staffing, and what’s coming next. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/podcasts/what-43-years-in-transportation-taught-craig-beaver-about-leadership</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/podcasts/what-43-years-in-transportation-taught-craig-beaver-about-leadership</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:14:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">The Route</category>
      <category domain="tag">retirement</category>
      <category domain="tag">podcast</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>ASTP&apos;s Tod Eskra Named an Entrepreneur of the Year</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The award from Ernst & Young honors visionary leadership behind one of America's fastest-growing student transportation contracting companies.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/astps-tod-eskra-named-an-entrepreneur-of-the-year</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/astps-tod-eskra-named-an-entrepreneur-of-the-year</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:12:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">awards</category>
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      <title>Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus</title>
      <description><![CDATA[See how districts are pairing electric buses with charging, solar, and V2G technology to cut costs, boost resilience, and unlock new fleet value.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/alt-fuel-moves-fleets-power-up-beyond-the-bus</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/alt-fuel-moves-fleets-power-up-beyond-the-bus</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:38:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>Pro-Vision Launches AI-Powered 360° Camera System</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new Birdseye camera delivers real-time AI-based pedestrian and vehicle detections, full visibility around the bus, and telematics integrations.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/products/pro-vision-launches-ai-powered-360-camera-system</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/products/pro-vision-launches-ai-powered-360-camera-system</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:45:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">products</category>
      <category domain="tag">Pro-Vision</category>
      <category domain="tag">cameras</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>What the EPA’s Updated Clean School Bus Program Means for Fleet Electrification in 2026 and Beyond</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A guide to the EPA’s evolving school bus grants, including how the Trump administration changed funding priorities and how school districts can prepare for future bus purchases.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/what-the-epas-updated-clean-school-bus-program-means-for-fleet-electrification-in-2026-and-beyond</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/what-the-epas-updated-clean-school-bus-program-means-for-fleet-electrification-in-2026-and-beyond</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:40:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <category domain="tag">EPA</category>
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      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>Drivers and Technicians: Help Benchmark Today&apos;s School Bus Manufacturers</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ If you've spent time behind the wheel or under the hood, we want to hear your perspective on the buses you know best.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/drivers-and-technicians-help-benchmark-todays-school-bus-manufacturers</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/drivers-and-technicians-help-benchmark-todays-school-bus-manufacturers</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:18:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">vehicle repairs</category>
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      <title>N.Y. &amp; N.J. Coalitions Call for Modernized Transportation for Vulnerable Students</title>
      <description><![CDATA[New statewide coalitions in New York and New Jersey are urging lawmakers to expand student transportation options for vulnerable students amid ongoing driver shortages.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/ny-coalition-calls-for-modernized-transportation-for-vulnerable-students</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/ny-coalition-calls-for-modernized-transportation-for-vulnerable-students</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:26:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">student transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">New York operators</category>
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      <title>America Has a School Bus Passing Problem — and Distraction Is Making It Worse</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Illegal school bus passing remains a major safety threat as distracted driving rises. This op-ed explores why awareness, enforcement, and stop-arm cameras matter more than ever.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/america-has-a-school-bus-passing-problem-and-distraction-is-making-it-worse</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/america-has-a-school-bus-passing-problem-and-distraction-is-making-it-worse</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:40:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">stop arm running/illegal passing</category>
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      <title>13 Industry Leaders Describe School Transportation in One Word</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What word best describes the school bus industry today? We posed that question to over a dozen manufacturers, resulting in a revealing mix of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/13-industry-leaders-describe-school-transportation-in-one-word</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/13-industry-leaders-describe-school-transportation-in-one-word</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:43:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
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      <title>Tyler Technologies Adds New AI, Transactions Leadership Roles</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Two company executives are promoted to newly created C-suite positions to accelerate the company's long-term growth in both artificial intelligence and payments.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/tyler-technologies-adds-new-ai-transactions-leadership-roles</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/tyler-technologies-adds-new-ai-transactions-leadership-roles</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pro-Vision Acquires Convoy Technologies</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The deal aims to broaden customer relationships and adds specialized vehicle video capabilities for commercial fleets.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/pro-vision-acquires-convoy-technologies</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/pro-vision-acquires-convoy-technologies</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:10:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Convoy Technologies</category>
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      <title>Durham School Services Maintenance Teams Earn Missouri Fleet Excellence Awards</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Eight of the contractor’s school bus fleets achieved a distinction few maintenance teams earn during the state’s rigorous annual inspection program.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/durham-school-services-maintenance-teams-earn-missouri-fleet-excellence-awards</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/durham-school-services-maintenance-teams-earn-missouri-fleet-excellence-awards</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:30:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">fleet management</category>
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      <category domain="tag">technicians</category>
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      <title>How Incentives, AI, and Energy Markets Are Reshaping School Transportation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sit down with Joe Annotti of TRC Companies to talk district grant funding, utility challenges, AI, and why school buses are evolving from transportation assets into energy assets.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/how-incentives-ai-and-energy-markets-are-reshaping-school-transportation</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/how-incentives-ai-and-energy-markets-are-reshaping-school-transportation</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:32:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">WSP</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Inside the Contracting Shift: What School Transportation Operators Are Seeing Now</title>
      <description><![CDATA[School transportation contractors weigh in on recent trends, costs, driver shortages, and the rise of multimodal student transportation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/inside-the-contracting-shift-what-school-transportation-operators-are-seeing-now</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/inside-the-contracting-shift-what-school-transportation-operators-are-seeing-now</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">school transportation</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Contractor Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Q&amp;A</category>
      <category domain="tag">EverDriven</category>
      <category domain="tag">HopSkipDrive</category>
      <category domain="tag">Summit School Services</category>
      <category domain="tag">trends</category>
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      <title>A Solution Helping School Buses Charge Without Major Infrastructure Upgrades</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Power Innovations International dishes on its EV charging technology designed to reduce infrastructure barriers, improve reliability, and support V2G applications for school bus fleets.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/a-solution-helping-school-buses-charge-without-major-infrastructure-upgrades</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/a-solution-helping-school-buses-charge-without-major-infrastructure-upgrades</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:35:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">EV Charging</category>
      <category domain="tag">Charging Infrastructure</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric buses</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>Is Your Transportation Model Costing You More Than You Think?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As school districts are increasingly asked to do more with less, managing a transportation budget becomes even more complex. In this webinar, learn how Denver Public Schools saves on the bottom line and improves efficiency through vehicle diversification, smarter routing, and alternative transportation models.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/webinars/is-your-transportation-model-costing-you-more-than-you-think</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/webinars/is-your-transportation-model-costing-you-more-than-you-think</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:47:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="content-type">webinars</category>
      <bbm:companyName>EverDriven</bbm:companyName>
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      <title>New Eagle Launches All-in-One EV Control Platform</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The new OpenECU NX3 platform integrates charging and vehicle controls into a single platform, with support for megawatt charging and vehicle-to-grid technologies.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/products/new-eagle-launches-all-in-one-ev-control-platform</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/products/new-eagle-launches-all-in-one-ev-control-platform</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:38:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">products</category>
      <category domain="tag">electric buses</category>
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      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>The No-Idling School Bus AC System</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Take a peek at ExoAir Systems’ battery-powered cooling solution designed to run for up to 10 hours without the engine on, reducing fuel use and improving comfort for drivers and students.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/the-no-idling-school-bus-ac-system</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/the-no-idling-school-bus-ac-system</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:48:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">air conditioning</category>
      <category domain="tag">Cooling Systems</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Geotab on Three Major Trends in School Transportation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[School bus fleets are becoming more proactive than ever. From AI driver alerts to vehicle-to-grid opportunities, Geotab outlines the biggest technology trends transforming school bus operations.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/geotab-on-three-major-trends-in-school-transportation</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/geotab-on-three-major-trends-in-school-transportation</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:08:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
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      <category domain="tag">geotab</category>
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      <title>Gatekeeper Lands Major School Bus Deals as Revenue Surges</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The video solutions provider announces contracts with Atlanta Public Schools and other fleet operators as it records quarterly revenue growth and expanding subscription business.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/gatekeeper-lands-major-school-bus-deals-as-revenue-surges</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/gatekeeper-lands-major-school-bus-deals-as-revenue-surges</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">Atlanta</category>
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      <title>Building Leaders Who Last: Creating a Successful Mentorship Program in Student Transportation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover five strategies for building an effective mentorship program to strengthen leadership development and support staff retention.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/digital-cover-features/building-leaders-who-last-creating-a-successful-mentorship-program-in-student-transportation</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/digital-cover-features/building-leaders-who-last-creating-a-successful-mentorship-program-in-student-transportation</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:25:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category domain="tag">Mentor</category>
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      <category domain="tag">employee retention</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>The BUILD America 250 Act Has Big Implications for School Buses, Too [Updated]</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Buried within a sweeping federal transportation bill are provisions that could affect school bus driver requirements, illegal passing enforcement, and even the future role of autonomous technology in pupil transportation.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/the-build-america-250-act-has-big-implications-for-school-buses-too</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/the-build-america-250-act-has-big-implications-for-school-buses-too</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">school transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">stop arm running/illegal passing</category>
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      <category domain="tag">surface transportation bill</category>
      <category domain="tag">transportation bill</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/May-2026-SBF-Surface-Transportation-Reauthorization_exvlph.png"/>
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      <title>School Bus Laws to Watch: New York Delays EV Mandate</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Plus, federal lawmakers seek new funding for school bus safety as states weigh stop-arm enforcement, disability protections, and education spending.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-bus-laws-to-watch-new-york-delays-ev-mandate</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/school-bus-laws-to-watch-new-york-delays-ev-mandate</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:59:03 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">federal funding</category>
      <category domain="tag">school buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">stop-arm running/illegal passing</category>
      <category domain="tag">State Laws</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/May-2026-Legislative-Roundup-Pt2_isq6a7.png"/>
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      <title>&apos;Our Routes Looked Like Spaghetti&apos;: Survey Reveals School Bus Routing Struggles</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Transfinder's new data reveals how driver shortages, bell schedules, and community demands are limiting school bus routing efficiency nationwide — and what districts are doing.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/our-routes-looked-like-spaghetti-survey-reveals-school-bus-routing-struggles</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/our-routes-looked-like-spaghetti-survey-reveals-school-bus-routing-struggles</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 13:55:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Transfinder</category>
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      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>The Sound of Summer Starting [Guest Editorial]</title>
      <description><![CDATA[That unmistakable school bus rumble? It carries childhood memories, community routines, and a whole lot of unseen work behind the scenes.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/the-sound-of-summer-starting-guest-editorial</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/the-sound-of-summer-starting-guest-editorial</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:30:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Lauren Fletcher</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">editorial</category>
      <category domain="tag">Summer</category>
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      <title>Not Just ‘Trust Us’ Anymore: Zonar Achieves SOC 2 Certification for Data Protection</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The independent validation means that Zonar meets high cybersecurity standards to protect customer data across its fleet management platform.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/not-just-trust-us-anymore-zonar-achieves-soc-2-certification-for-data-protection</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/not-just-trust-us-anymore-zonar-achieves-soc-2-certification-for-data-protection</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:53:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Zonar</category>
      <category domain="tag">cybersecurity</category>
      <category domain="tag">data</category>
      <category domain="tag">certification</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Zonar_Security_Controls_and_Data_Protection_Practices_Now_Validated_ck2pmf.png"/>
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      <title>The 20 Largest School Bus Contractors in 2026</title>
      <description><![CDATA[See which private school transportation providers made the list of the largest contractors in 2026, with location, fleet sizes, district contracts, and number of students served. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/the-20-largest-school-bus-contractors-in-2026</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/the-20-largest-school-bus-contractors-in-2026</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Contractor Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">contractors</category>
      <category domain="tag">survey</category>
      <category domain="tag">Data</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>School Bus Contracting in 2026: Fleet, Fuel, and Workforce Trends</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Shifting fuel strategies, evolving workforce pressures, rising costs, and growing technology adoption define today’s transportation providers. Here’s what the data reveals about key issues shaping the contractor industry.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/school-bus-contracting-in-2026-fleet-fuel-and-workforce-trends</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/school-bus-contracting-in-2026-fleet-fuel-and-workforce-trends</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">Contractor Fleets</category>
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      <title>Cummins on Smarter, Simpler Engine Innovation</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cummins discusses its first-ever gasoline engine for school buses, EPA 2027, and why bus fleets still want durable, simpler internal combustion options.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/cummins-on-smarter-simpler-engine-innovation</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/cummins-on-smarter-simpler-engine-innovation</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:20:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">Cummins</category>
      <category domain="tag">Engine</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
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      <title>Thomas Built Buses Names Carolina Thomas 2025 Dealer of the Year</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The North Carolina-based Thomas dealership is recognized for the second time for its customer support, operational excellence, and industry commitment, as other top-performing dealers were celebrated.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/thomas-built-buses-names-carolina-thomas-2025-dealer-of-the-year</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/thomas-built-buses-names-carolina-thomas-2025-dealer-of-the-year</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
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      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>96 Teamsters Locals Ratify Five-Year National Contract with First Student</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The agreement covers more than 22,000 school bus workers nationwide, delivering stronger retirement benefits, expanded leave protections, and new safeguards for onboard bus surveillance technology.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/96-teamsters-locals-ratify-five-year-national-contract-with-first-student</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/96-teamsters-locals-ratify-five-year-national-contract-with-first-student</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 12:58:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
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      <title>GreenPower Unveils New Heating Solution for Type A Bus</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The all-electric bus manufacturer's new product aims to eliminate cold-cabin issues on its Nano BEAST zero-emission school buses operating in cold climates. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/greenpower-unveils-new-heating-solution-for-type-a-bus</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/greenpower-unveils-new-heating-solution-for-type-a-bus</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 17:01:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Heaters</category>
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      <title>How Does Military Logistics Experience Help Keep Students Moving Safely?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[See how Army veteran Tracy Voigt went from coordinating construction and logistics in Afghanistan to leading school transportation operations in Minnesota in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/how-does-military-logistics-experience-help-keep-students-moving-safely</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/how-does-military-logistics-experience-help-keep-students-moving-safely</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:30:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">veterans</category>
      <category domain="tag">military</category>
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      <category domain="tag">Minnesota</category>
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      <title>New York School Bus Contractors Association Announces 50th Roadeo Winners</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Winners, photos, and highlights from the 2026 NYSBCA School Bus Driver Safety Competition, where drivers across the Empire State showcased safety skills and precision behind the wheel.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/new-york-school-bus-contractors-association-announces-50th-roadeo-winners</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 14:20:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">contractors</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety competition/roadeo</category>
      <category domain="tag">NYSBCA</category>
      <category domain="tag">Associations</category>
      <category domain="tag">New York</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Plug In for the Long Haul</title>
      <description><![CDATA[School districts across the U.S. are moving electric school bus plans into operation, with new fleet deployments, charging infrastructure, and long-term electrification partnerships taking shape.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/alt-fuel-moves-fleets-plug-in-for-the-long-haul</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/alt-fuel-moves-fleets-plug-in-for-the-long-haul</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:36:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">zero emissions</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">Highland Electric Fleets</category>
      <category domain="tag">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/May-2026-Alt-Fuel-Roundup_csflsy.png"/>
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      <title>The Achilles Heel of School Bus Electrification: BetterFleet’s Take</title>
      <description><![CDATA[BetterFleet’s managing partner discusses AI-powered EV fleet management, vehicle-to-grid challenges, and the real challenges in bus electrification today, from ACT Expo.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/the-achilles-heel-of-school-bus-electrification-betterfleets-take</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/the-achilles-heel-of-school-bus-electrification-betterfleets-take</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:59:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">electrification</category>
      <category domain="tag">fleet software</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/SBF_at_ACT_Expo_-_BetterFleet_thumb_sathw1.png"/>
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      <title>Operation STEER Brings Emergency Response Training to North Texas</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Prosper ISD hosted the third annual training for transportation professionals across 67 districts to learn how to respond to emergencies, such as rollovers and evacuations, and proper use of safety equipment.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/operation-steer-brings-emergency-response-training-to-north-texas</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/operation-steer-brings-emergency-response-training-to-north-texas</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:38:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Safety</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Driver training</category>
      <category domain="tag">emergency preparedness</category>
      <category domain="category">Safety</category>
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      <title>The Mindset That Keeps a Decades-Old Company Moving Forward: Aaron Sepkowski, 2026 Contractor of the Year</title>
      <description><![CDATA[With nearly two decades at the helm of Pocono Transportation, Aaron Sepkowski has transformed a family-run operation into a modern, safety-focused contractor, while championing innovation, workforce development, and advocacy across Pennsylvania’s school transportation industry.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/the-mindset-that-keeps-a-decades-old-company-moving-forward-aaron-sepkowski-2026-contractor-of-the-year</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/the-mindset-that-keeps-a-decades-old-company-moving-forward-aaron-sepkowski-2026-contractor-of-the-year</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:24:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">workforce development</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">SBF Contractor of the Year</category>
      <category domain="tag">Pennsylvania</category>
      <category domain="tag">contractors</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>What Student Transportation Companies Are Landing on Time’s Most Influential List, and More</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From AI-powered safety platforms to electric fleet innovation, companies across the student transportation industry are earning national recognition for reshaping how students get to school safely and sustainably.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/what-student-transportation-companies-are-landing-on-times-most-influential-list-and-more</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/what-student-transportation-companies-are-landing-on-times-most-influential-list-and-more</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:42:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">student transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">sustainability</category>
      <category domain="tag">transportation technology</category>
      <category domain="tag">industry recognition</category>
      <category domain="tag">Awards</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>You&apos;re On Your Own to Pick a Drivetrain [Op-Ed]</title>
      <description><![CDATA[After years of federal pressure toward electric school buses, districts are suddenly being told to choose their own path. Let’s explore the risks, realities, and politics behind school bus drivetrain decisions.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/youre-on-your-own-to-pick-a-drivetrain-op-ed</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/youre-on-your-own-to-pick-a-drivetrain-op-ed</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">EPA</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">Opinion</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/May-2026-Youre-On-Your-Own-to-Pick-a-Drivetrain_zxhfdt.png"/>
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      <title>Wattson: Thomas Built’s Largest EV School Bus Yet</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Check in with Mark Childers on the new Wattson Type D electric school bus, featuring faster charging, expanded passenger capacity, and advanced safety technology.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/wattson-thomas-builts-largest-ev-school-bus-yet</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/wattson-thomas-builts-largest-ev-school-bus-yet</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:30:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Thomas Built Buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">Electric Buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/SBF_at_ACT_Expo_-_TBB_thumb_mrd4ix.png"/>
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      <title>HopSkipDrive Launches New Safety, Driver Consistency Features for 2026-27 School Year</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The company’s free ride recording, live ride tracking, and consistent driver assignments aim to improve safety and continuity for diverse student transportation needs.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/hopskipdrive-launches-new-safety-driver-consistency-features-for-2026-27-school-year</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/hopskipdrive-launches-new-safety-driver-consistency-features-for-2026-27-school-year</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:50:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">student transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">real-time tracking</category>
      <category domain="tag">safety</category>
      <category domain="tag">alternative transportation</category>
      <category domain="category">Special Needs Transportation</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Caregiver_Looking_Over_HopSkipDrive_CareDriver_Profile_1_hm2u4w.jpg"/>
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      <title>Report: 72% of Diesel School Buses Now Use Advanced Low-Emission Engines</title>
      <description><![CDATA[New data shows advanced low-emission diesel technology continues expanding across school bus fleets, even as electric bus adoption gains momentum.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/report-72-of-diesel-school-buses-now-use-advanced-low-emission-engines</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/report-72-of-diesel-school-buses-now-use-advanced-low-emission-engines</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:10:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Staff and News Reports</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Maintenance</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">Diesel</category>
      <category domain="tag">Data</category>
      <category domain="tag">Research</category>
      <category domain="tag">school buses</category>
      <category domain="category">Maintenance</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/Diesel_Still_Dominates_gvhhw1.png"/>
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      <title>Why Student Transportation Felt Familiar to This Former Navy Aviator </title>
      <description><![CDATA[See how Martin Staples applies decades of mission-focused leadership and operational experience to helping school districts keep students safe in this National Military Appreciation Month profile.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/why-student-transportation-felt-familiar-to-this-former-navy-aviator</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/articles/why-student-transportation-felt-familiar-to-this-former-navy-aviator</guid>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:31:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Elora Haynes</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">articles</category>
      <category domain="tag">student transportation</category>
      <category domain="tag">leadership</category>
      <category domain="tag">Veterans</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>The New Era of Electric School Buses: V2G, Bidirectional Chargers &amp; More</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Mobility House discusses AI-powered charging, vehicle-to-grid technology, smart energy management, and the next phase of school bus electrification.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/the-new-era-of-electric-school-buses-v2g-bidirectional-chargers-more</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/the-new-era-of-electric-school-buses-v2g-bidirectional-chargers-more</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 23:47:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">Mobility House</category>
      <category domain="tag">Charging</category>
      <category domain="tag">v2g</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/SBF_at_ACT_Expo_-_Mobility_House_thumb_fhrtqr.png"/>
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      <title>Now Made in America: Proterra Turns to U.S.-Built EV Batteries</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Proterra announced a new U.S.-sourced battery cell option for its Onyx platform, boosting domestic content by more than 600% and strengthening EV supply chain resilience for commercial vehicle OEMs.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/now-made-in-america-proterra-turns-to-us-built-ev-batteries</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/now-made-in-america-proterra-turns-to-us-built-ev-batteries</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:07:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <title>A Look at the Battery Technology Powering Electric School Buses</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Check in with Proterra on next-generation EV battery technology for school buses, including safety innovations, predictive diagnostics, EPA 2027 readiness, and the future of transportation from ACT Expo. ]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/a-look-at-the-battery-technology-powering-electric-school-buses</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/a-look-at-the-battery-technology-powering-electric-school-buses</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:16:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">Proterra</category>
      <category domain="tag">EV batteries</category>
      <category domain="tag">battery-electric buses</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <media:content type="image/jpeg" medium="image" url="https://assets.bobitstudios.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto/SBF_at_ACT_Expo_-_Proterra_thumb_c89w4a.png"/>
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      <title>‘Magical Hospitality’ and the Secret Behind Better School Bus Tech</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Keith Corso and the BusRight team make it a goal to exceed expectations, always. Hear the secret sauce behind this 2026 Trailblazer in his own words in this podcast.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/podcasts/magical-hospitality-and-the-secret-behind-better-school-bus-tech</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/podcasts/magical-hospitality-and-the-secret-behind-better-school-bus-tech</guid>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:23:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <category domain="content-type">podcasts</category>
      <category domain="tag">Trailblazers</category>
      <category domain="tag">Leadership Insights</category>
      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>The Secret Behind Better School Bus Tech? ‘Magical Hospitality’</title>
      <description><![CDATA[How does Keith Corso and BusRight truly empower their customers? It all comes down to exceeding expectations. Hear more about the secret sauce behind this 2026 SBF award winner in his own words. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/the-secret-behind-better-school-bus-tech-magical-hospitality</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/the-secret-behind-better-school-bus-tech-magical-hospitality</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:18:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Management</category>
      <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>Key Trends Shaping The Future of School Transportation: ACT Expo Analysis</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What’s next for the school bus market? We walked the show floor in Vegas to find out. From AI and V2G to battery breakthroughs and cutting-edge software, here’s what stood out.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/key-trends-shaping-the-future-of-school-transportation-act-expo-analysis</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/key-trends-shaping-the-future-of-school-transportation-act-expo-analysis</guid>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:44:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">Trade Show</category>
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      <title>What Happens When AI Rebuilds a School Bus Route</title>
      <description><![CDATA[A look at how HopSkipDrive's Routewise AI tool has helped stretch district transportation budgets and get students more classroom time.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/what-happens-when-ai-rebuilds-a-school-bus-route</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/news/what-happens-when-ai-rebuilds-a-school-bus-route</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:56:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>News/Media Release</dc:creator>
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      <category domain="content-type">news</category>
      <category domain="tag">HopSkipDrive</category>
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      <category domain="category">Management</category>
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      <title>NSTA Engages School Boards on Outsourcing Student Transportation Services at COSSBA Conference</title>
      <description><![CDATA[What benefits does using contracted providers bring to districts and students? That’s what NSTA shared at a recent conference for education leaders. Here are the highlights.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/nsta-engages-school-boards-on-outsourcing-student-transportation-services-at-cossba-conference</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/blogposts/nsta-engages-school-boards-on-outsourcing-student-transportation-services-at-cossba-conference</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:33:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Look at RIDE’s Push to Scale Electric School Buses</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Let’s talk EV school bus demand, battery safety, V2G technology, and the future of electric student transportation at ACT Expo 2026 with leaders from RIDE.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/a-look-at-rides-push-to-scale-electric-school-buses</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/a-look-at-rides-push-to-scale-electric-school-buses</guid>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:47:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
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      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">RIDE</category>
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      <title>Inside IC Bus’ Next-Gen Electric CE Series School Bus</title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this video from ACT Expo, IC Bus EV sales director Alec Borror discusses next-generation electric school buses, driver feedback, and the future of bus electrification.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/inside-ic-bus-next-gen-electric-ce-series-school-bus</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/videos/inside-ic-bus-next-gen-electric-ce-series-school-bus</guid>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:56:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
      <category domain="main-category">Alternative Fuels</category>
      <category domain="content-type">videos</category>
      <category domain="tag">ACT Expo</category>
      <category domain="tag">IC Bus</category>
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      <title>EVs, AI &amp; the Future of School Transportation: ACT Expo 2026 in Photos</title>
      <description><![CDATA[ACT Expo 2026 showcased the latest innovations in electric school buses, fleet charging, AI, V2G technology, diagnostics, and clean transportation. Check out the highlights from Blue Bird, IC Bus, Thomas Built Buses, RIDE, Cummins, Geotab, and more.]]></description>
      <link>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/photo-galleries/clean-new-school-bus-technology-on-display-act-expo-2026-highlights-in-photos</link>
      <guid>https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/photo-galleries/clean-new-school-bus-technology-on-display-act-expo-2026-highlights-in-photos</guid>
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      <dc:creator>Amanda Huggett</dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 16:23:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Propane vs. EV School Buses: Blue Bird Execs Talk Alt-Fuel Progress</title>
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      <title>Florida District Relaunches BusPatrol School Bus Camera Program With New Safeguards</title>
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      <title>School Bus Laws To Watch: Seat Belt Bills, Funding Fights &amp; EV Changes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:45 GMT</pubDate>
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