A special ceremony is being held next Monday in West Fargo, to unveil North Dakota’s first all-electric school bus.
The electric school bus market will be reviewed, along with how and why West Fargo Public Schools chose to purchase a Blue Bird Vision Electric bus. Attendees will be able to take a ride on the zero-emission bus.
Scheduled to appear are:
- Brad Redmond, Director of Transportation, West Fargo Public Schools
- Patti Stedman, President, West Fargo School Board
- Ben Fladhammer, Communications Manager, Minnkota Power Cooperative
- Luke Hellier, State Coordinator, Coalition for a Secure Energy Future
- Hartley Hageness, Owner, Hartley’s School Buses, Inc.
WHEN: June 3, 10:00 a.m. CDT
WHERE: West Fargo Public Schools Transportation Department
440 29th Ct. NW
West Fargo, ND 58078
About Blue Bird Corporation
Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. More than 550,000 buses have been sold since its formation in 1927 and approximately 180,000 buses are still in operation today. Blue Bird’s longevity and reputation in the school bus industry have made it an iconic American brand.
Blue Bird distinguishes itself from its principal competitors by its singular focus on the design, engineering, manufacture, and sale of school buses and related parts. As the only manufacturer of chassis and body production that are specifically designed for school bus applications, Blue Bird is recognized as an industry leader for school bus innovation, safety, product quality/reliability/durability, operating costs and drivability.
In addition, Blue Bird is the market leader in alternative fuel applications, with its propane-powered, electric-powered and compressed natural gas-powered school buses. Blue Bird manufactures school buses at two facilities in Fort Valley, Georgia. Its Micro Bird joint venture operates a manufacturing facility in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. Service and after-market parts are distributed from Blue Bird’s parts distribution center, which is located in Delaware, Ohio. www.blue-bird.com.
About West Fargo Public Schools
West Fargo Public Schools prepares all learners with the knowledge and skills to be compassionate, contributing citizens in a rapidly changing world. Located in North Dakota, the school district is dedicated to continuous improvement, engaging every student to become problem solvers and lifelong learners. West Fargo Public Schools is the fastest-growing district in North Dakota, averaging 500 new students annually. The district is on track to be the state’s second-largest district in the next two years. www.west-fargo.k12.nd.us
