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What have we learned about electric school buses after 8 years on the road?

Real-world experience continues to shape how we help school districts plan, deploy, and operate electric school buses. In the latest episode of Blue Bird’s Bird’s Eye View podcast, Neil Taylor and Brad Beauchamp discuss lessons learned along the way, from navigating cold weather and rural routes to planning charging infrastructure, understanding utility demand charges, and exploring grant funding.

Whether you’re considering your first electric school bus or expanding your fleet, watch the full episode to hear practical insights to help inform your next steps—and learn how we’re continuing to improve: hubs.ly/Q04DM5bW0

#BlueBirdBuses #BirdsEyeViewPodcast #ElectricSchoolBus #FleetElectrification #CleanTransportation #LessonsLearned

This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to our country.

To the veterans across the Blue Bird community—including our employees, dealers, customers, and school transportation teams—thank you for the experience, leadership, and dedication you bring to the communities we serve.

Join us in recognizing and thanking the veterans in your community today.

#VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #BlueBirdBuses

When buses are running nonstop, technician readiness matters more than ever.

November is a busy time for school buses with morning, afternoon and activity routes in full swing. Technicians are constantly engaged in keeping their Blue Bird buses running smoothly to safely transport students to and from school. Foundational understanding of Blue Bird systems and accurate documentation can improve technician efficiency and maximize bus uptime. Blue Bird Associate Level Technician Certification establishes a strong foundation on where to find key references: wiring schematics, preventative maintenance schedules, fault code information, and remove & install procedures.

Join our community of 200+ technicians with Associate Level Technician Certification’s flexible online program. Email academy@blue-bird.com to start today!

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Congratulations to Laura Hill at Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida on being named @STNMagazine's 2026 Transportation Director of the Year!

From starting as a school bus driver to leading transportation in the district where she grew up, Laura’s 25-year career reflects a commitment to students and the people who serve them. Her leadership centers on building relationships, empowering employees, and helping every student feel safe.

When accepting the award at the TSD Conference, Laura shared the recognition with the approximately 1,200 transportation professionals who help the district’s students get to school and home safely. As she put it, “Every role matters in our organization, and every contribution makes a difference.”

We are honored to present the award, and proud to celebrate Laura and the team behind this achievement.

Join us in congratulating them by leaving a comment, and read more about Laura’s story: hubs.ly/Q04DL_yH0

Passing a stopped school bus isn't just running a traffic light—it’s putting a child’s life in danger.

As school transportation professionals, you know the rules. Helping every driver in your community understand when to stop is a responsibility we share. Shifting the narrative from traffic inconvenience to student safety can help make that message clear. Through community education, driver awareness campaigns, and legislative advocacy, we can reinforce why stopping matters and help protect students beyond the bus.

Together, school transportation teams, communities, and lawmakers can build a stronger culture of safety on the road: hubs.ly/Q04Dp_6y0

#SchoolBusSafety #MAPT #DriverAwareness #StudentSafety #BlueBirdBuses #BirdsEyeViewPodcast #PublicSafety