Industry Releases

Student Transportation of America Honors Military Appreciation Month

WALL, N.J. — In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Student Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in school bus transportation, safety and fleet...

Zūm Wins Gold Stevie Award for Best Transportation Company

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Zūm, the leading provider of safe and reliable student transportation for school districts and families, has been named the winner...

Meritor to Acquire AxleTech, Enhancing Growth Platform in Key Segments

TROY, Mich. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) said on May 8 that it has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of the Carlyle...

Meritor Sets Redemption of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027

TROY, Mich. — Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) announced on May 8 that it has issued a notice of redemption for all of its outstanding...

Rideshare Firm Begins Crowdfunding Campaign in Reply to Uber/Lyft Driver Protests

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — BitiCar, an emerging US rideshare company, announced its crowdfunding launch today, with a commitment to improve conditions and pay for...

Allison Stock Purchase Deal with Ashe Capital; Quarterly Dividend Declared

INDIANAPOLIS — Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully-automatic transmissions, today announced that it has repurchased 4,977,043...

Blue Bird Delivers Strong Fiscal 2019 2nd Quarter Results; Profits Improve

MACON, Ga. — Blue Bird Corporation (NASDAQ: BLBD), the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, announced today its fiscal 2019 second-quarter results....

New Blue Bird Ultra-Low NOx, Type-C School Bus Powered by Compressed Natural Gas

LIVONIA, Mich. — School districts and transportation contractors can now purchase buses fueled by compressed natural gas that are 90 percent cleaner than the...

FutureSafe Securement System Helps Wheelchair Users with Upper Extremity Issues

HUDSON, Ohio — FutureSafe securement system helps wheelchair users with upper extremity issues, the company announced today. eFutureSafe / FutureSafe Head & Backrest / Seatbelt...

Propane Autogas School Bus Online Center for VW Settlement Funds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Propane Education & Research Council has launched a new resource center that will provide school transportation professionals with in-depth information...