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REV Group Bus Business, ElDorado National, Fuel Cell Buses Now Certified for Incentive Funding

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Transport, Other Transport, Public transport, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Aftermarket, Fleet management, Recreational vehicles, Environment, Other Automotive, ElDorado National, Transport, REV Group, Fuel cell bus, Transit bus, Bus, Road transport, Land transport

REV Group (NYSE: REVG) a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, has announced that its ElDorado National (ENC) Brand of transit bus has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) on its 40 2019 ENC Axess Fuel Cell (FC) bus.

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  • REV Group (NYSE: REVG) a manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands, has announced that its ElDorado National (ENC) Brand of transit bus has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) on its 40 2019 ENC Axess Fuel Cell (FC) bus.
  • This bus is now eligible for the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Inventive Project (HVIP).
  • California transit operators purchasing this make and model bus can receive a voucher for $300,000 per bus.
  • For those interested in fuel cell bus technology or this voucher program contact Oscar Pardinas, ElDorado National at (805) 338-1867, [email protected] .

School Bus Safety Company, Inc. to Discuss Preparing for Effects of MAP-21

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Monday, February 4, 2019
School bus, Student transport, Bus driver, Bus

HUDSON, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- School Bus Safety Company, Inc. (SBSC), North America's premier school bus safety and training company, is partnering with industry trade publication, School Bus Fleet, to co-host the webinar '5 Critical Things You Need to Know about MAP-21'.

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  • HUDSON, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- School Bus Safety Company, Inc. (SBSC), North America's premier school bus safety and training company, is partnering with industry trade publication, School Bus Fleet, to co-host the webinar '5 Critical Things You Need to Know about MAP-21'.
  • The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act - or MAP-21 - is bringing new transportation regulations geared toward updating and standardizing the safety and training requirements for school bus drivers.
  • To learn more about School Bus Safety Company, Inc., or to purchase training videos from their catalogue, please visit www.schoolbussafetyco.com .
  • The experts at the School Bus Safety Company, Inc. (SBSC) have been designing school bus driver training programs for more than 20 years.

ATS: Simulator Technology Helps Ease School Bus Problems

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Student transport, Bus driver, Bus, School bus

According to a recent survey by School Bus Fleet Magazine, in fact, 22% of private bus contractors call the driver shortage "severe," and five percent describe it as "desperate."

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  • According to a recent survey by School Bus Fleet Magazine, in fact, 22% of private bus contractors call the driver shortage "severe," and five percent describe it as "desperate."
  • The director of transportation for Douglas County school district in Colorado, Donna Grattino, noted that bus driving is not as attractive an occupation as it might recently have been.
  • May, Ashley, "Bus driver shortage causes Maine elementary school to cancel classes," USA Today, January 8, 2019.
  • Schulte, Grant, "School bus driver shortage creates headaches for districts," Associated Press, December 26, 2018.

Futuristic Transport Service Launched in New South Wales with Papercast Technology

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Sunday, February 3, 2019
Unmanned ground vehicles, Bus stop, Street furniture, Vehicular automation, Transport, Bus, Economy

Passengers of the BusBot Automated Vehicle Service will benefit from live, accurate travel information at bus stops thanks to Papercast solar powered e-paper displays with BetterETA technology.

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  • Passengers of the BusBot Automated Vehicle Service will benefit from live, accurate travel information at bus stops thanks to Papercast solar powered e-paper displays with BetterETA technology.
  • The trial aims to revolutionise the way passenger transport services are designed and delivered in rural and regional communities.
  • This is a three-phase trial where the technology is tested in more complex environments as the trial progresses.
  • Papercast is an essential partner of the trial and we will continue to test Papercast in new ways throughout the duration of the project."

Student Transportation of America's STI Cares Foundation Has a Banner Year Helping Those in Need Throughout North America

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Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Student transport, School bus, STA, Student Transportation Inc., Bus, Human activities

WALL, N.J., Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Student Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in school bus transportation, safety and fleet services, had a banner year partnering with its charitable organization, the STI Cares Foundation , helping those in need throughout North America.

Key Points: 
  • WALL, N.J., Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Student Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in school bus transportation, safety and fleet services, had a banner year partnering with its charitable organization, the STI Cares Foundation , helping those in need throughout North America.
  • "The service in our communities is so well-received and we look forward to continuing our efforts of helping our own and those in need."
  • In 2018, STI Cares distributed approximately $70,000 in scholarship grants, advancing the educational opportunities of students STA transports.
  • Founded in 1997, Student Transportation of America (STA) is an industry leader in school bus transportation, safety and fleet services.

Blue Bird Buses Now Equipped with Electronic Stability Control and Backup Cameras as Standard Equipment

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Education, Primary, Secondary, Transport, Public transport, Manufacturing, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive, Fleet management, Transport, Advanced driver assistance systems, Motor vehicles, Electronic stability control, School bus, Blue Bird Corporation, Automotive industry, Backup camera, Bus

Blue Bird Corporation, North Americas leading school bus manufacturer, has announced that their school buses will come with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on all buses equipped with air brakes, as well as backup camera systems as standard equipment on all new vehicles.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation, North Americas leading school bus manufacturer, has announced that their school buses will come with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on all buses equipped with air brakes, as well as backup camera systems as standard equipment on all new vehicles.
  • Electronic stability control technology has been a part of passenger vehicles for many years with incredible results in collision mitigation.
  • In addition to Electronic Stability Control, Blue Bird has also added a rear backup camera as a standard feature on all of their school buses going forward.
  • For all new buses built by Blue Bird in 2019, electronic stability control and backup camera systems will be standard equipment.

Zonar and NSTA Offer up to Grant Awards of $50,000 to Improve Safety and Efficiency of School Bus Contractors

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Student transport, Zonar, School bus, Bus

Since 2011, Zonar has donated more than $500,000 in technology grants to over a dozen contractors, across the United States and Canada.

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  • Since 2011, Zonar has donated more than $500,000 in technology grants to over a dozen contractors, across the United States and Canada.
  • The technology hardware from the grant helps school bus drivers keep their buses safe and secure while overseeing the custodial chain of command of students to and from school.
  • "We're happy to continue partnering with Zonar on this grant, knowing that Zonar has always made the safety of passengers on the road their top priority.
  • For more information about Zonar, go to http://www.zonarsystems.com
    The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) is the leading resource for school bus transportation solutions.

First Data Announces PCI P2PE Validation for Enterprise Clients

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Monday, January 14, 2019
Technology, Data management, Software, Security, Professional services, Banking, Retail, Other Retail, Cryptography, Point to Point Encryption, Peripheral Component Interconnect, Computing, Ingenico, Conventional PCI, Bus, Electronic engineering, Distribution marketing), Semi-integrated POS, Cayan

First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, today announced a new PCI P2PE validation to its portfolio, TransArmor P2PE using Ingenico Groups On-Guard solution.

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  • First Data (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, today announced a new PCI P2PE validation to its portfolio, TransArmor P2PE using Ingenico Groups On-Guard solution.
  • The addition of TransArmor P2PE makes First Data the first processor to offer enterprise clients a single, multi-layered solution with both point-to-point and end-to-end encryption.
  • The PCI Validation of TransArmor P2PE will reduce PCI scope for our enterprise clients, and minimize the burden these businesses feel on an annual basis, said EJ Jackson, Senior Vice President, Head of Security and Fraud Solutions at First Data.
  • As part of the validation process, First Data partnered with Sysnet Global Solutions to ensure all facilities and processes met PCI P2PE guidelines.

MilesTek Launches New RoHS Compliant MIL-STD-1553B Bus Couplers

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Avionics, Bus coupler, MIL-STD-1553, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, Electronics, Bus, United States Military Standard, Europe, Electronic engineering, STANAG

LEWISVILLE, Texas, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MilesTek, a leading manufacturer and supplier of products designed to address military and avionics applications, announced today that it has released a new series of RoHS compliant MIL-STD-1553B bus couplers for use in mil/aero and ground vehicle applications.

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  • LEWISVILLE, Texas, Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MilesTek, a leading manufacturer and supplier of products designed to address military and avionics applications, announced today that it has released a new series of RoHS compliant MIL-STD-1553B bus couplers for use in mil/aero and ground vehicle applications.
  • To address the demand for RoHS compliant products, MilesTek now stocks a wide range of MIL-STD-1553B box style bus couplers with one through eight stub options and models with single, double or no bus jacks.
  • "As a direct response to many of our customers' requests for off-the-shelf box couplers that were RoHS compliant, we now offer one of the industry's widest selections of MIL-STD-1553B box bus couplers that are fully RoHS compliant," said Mark Hearn, Product Manager.
  • MilesTek's new RoHS compliant MIL-STD-1553B bus couplers are in stock and available for immediate shipment.

Student Transportation of America Names Gene Kowalczewski Chief Operating Officer of Its North American School Bus Operations

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Student transport, Student Transportation Inc., STA, School bus, Bus

WALL, N.J., Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Student Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in school bus transportation, safety and fleet services, today announced the promotion of Gene Kowalczewski, naming him Chief Operating Officer of STA's School Transportation Group overseeing North American school bus operations.

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  • WALL, N.J., Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Student Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in school bus transportation, safety and fleet services, today announced the promotion of Gene Kowalczewski, naming him Chief Operating Officer of STA's School Transportation Group overseeing North American school bus operations.
  • "Since joining STA back in 2008, Gene and his team have been at the forefront of the Company's historic growth from Maine to Florida.
  • Founded in 1997, Student Transportation of America (STA) is an industry leader in school bus transportation, safety and fleet services.
  • STI operates more than 13,500 vehicles, providing customers with the highest level of safe and reliable student transportation, management, logistics and technology solutions throughout the U.S. and Canada.