Successful school bus electrification begins before the vehicles arrive. Districts must understand daily mileage, charging windows, facility power, climate demands and funding opportunities. IC Bus approaches those decisions as part of a connected deployment strategy, with the Electric CE Series at its center. The Electric CE Series is a Type C school bus […]
Presented by Transfinder Done effectively, route optimization can reduce student ride times, improve safety, control operating costs and help transportation teams make better use of their people and equipment. Done effectively, route optimization can reduce student ride times, improve safety, control operating costs and help transportation teams make better use of their people and […]
Presented by Transfinder There’s a story that has been unfolding over the years in these pages and elsewhere that could get lost to the casual observer. That story is how Transfinder’s award-winning Servicefinder fleet maintenance and inventory management solution is changing the school transportation landscape one bus and mechanic at a time. You know […]
Rather than clear a path for cleaner air, why are we throwing down inequitable hurdles for schools to overcome By Randy Jubb, Todd Mouw & Ryan Vance Earlier this year, Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., announced the launch of an $11.1 million five-year pilot program to deploy 28 electric school buses […]
At Indian River Central School District, student transportation is defined by a simple but uncompromising goal: no fatalities and no missing children. For Transportation Supervisor Cecil Sisson, that mission guides every decision his department makes, especially when it comes to technology. Serving more than 3,500 students daily in New York’s North Country, the district’s transportation […]
By Mash Angolkar Safety has always been the foundation of the school bus industry. Today, however, safety is no longer defined by a single feature or regulation. It is the result of deliberate engineering decisions, including how systems communicate, how drivers interact with technology, and how vehicles are designed from the ground up to support […]
Bob Martin, transportation coordinator for Mt. Vernon School Corporation Indiana District Ditches Startup Routing Solution for Transfinder Presented by Transfinder When Mt. Vernon School Corporation in Indiana evaluated its routing software, the decision was shaped by experience. Transportation Coordinator Bob Martin had already migrated two school districts to Transfinder’s Routefinder Pro. In 2025, […]
By Shauna Seaver The New York district implemented in-vehicle tablets to support new, substitute, and long-term drivers. The tablets set drivers up for success with intuitive navigation, at-a-glance rider details, and accurate routing. The role of the bus driver comes with high-stakes responsibilities. They are crucial to students’ access to educational opportunities, must meet […]
By Joe Jenkins With 16 years in the alternative fuels space, including electric, hybrid, propane, and natural gas, I have worked through the evolution of vehicle technology from early aftermarket conversions to today’s purpose-built, factory-designed electric school buses. At IC Bus, I focus specifically on supporting customers through the transition from internal combustion to […]
By James Holtz As school districts nationwide continue exploring zero-emission transportation, many are asking, “Why electrify,” or, “Who can help us do it safely, affordably, and with lasting support?” We answer those questions every day at RIDE. For 2025 and beyond, our top priority is building mind share. We want school districts to think of […]