The following is a list of the most-read stories from 2016 by School Transportation News:
The Full Impact of Louisiana Flooding on Local School Busing
The Louisiana flooding has caused severe damage to a number of school transportation vehicles. Salvaged buses will cost up to $30,000 in repairs depending on damages.
Kansas City Purchase Ushers in New Era of CNG School Buses
North Kansas City School District in Missouri purchased the first 110 Type C CNG school buses manufactured by Thomas Built Buses, which are the first conventional school buses to run on alternative fuel.
Roush CleanTech Races Ahead in Alternative Fuel Market
ROUSH CleanTech launches the Gen 4 Propane Autogas Fuel System for the CNG-Powered Blue Bird Vision. The company has set a goal to expand alternative fuel technology to worldwide fleets in order to halt further use of fossil fuels.
Grant to Allow Mass. Districts to Test Electric School Buses
Four Massachusetts school districts divided a total of $1.4 million for each district to purchase an electric school bus and charging station in a first of its kind Vehicle-to-Grid Electric School Bus pilot program.
Wisconsin Adopts Eight-Way Light System on School Buses
After 40 years, Wisconsin implemented an eight-way light system on school buses in the hopes of strengthening student safety throughout the state.
