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il prices are notoriously volatile, determined by geopolitical and economic factors far beyond a school district’s control. But there are simple measures school bus operators can take to reduce


fuel costs by improving fuel economy. It costs little to reduce idling, improve driver efficiency, keep tires well- inflated and reconfigure routes, and such measures can have a real impact. Meanwhile improvements in engines and—to a lesser extent—aerodynamics are making school buses more fuel-efficient than ever. A recent survey by School Transportation News found that the majority of respondents seek to improve fuel economy through reduced idling or driver behavior training, but some also turn to accelerated vehicle replacement, GPS reports, tire pressure monitoring systems and even alternative fuels. “Any increase in fuel economy when you’re running


three million miles a year is a big improvement,” said Brette Fraley, executive transportation director of Kanawha County Schools in West Virginia.


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