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The weekly School Transportation Nation podcast features discussions on industry hot topics and interviews with guests from transportation operations across the country. Episode 149, “Don’t Discount Diesel: EV Nuances & School Bus Energy Choices,” featured Alfred Karam, a New York director of transportation, who discussed electric school bus implementation and the operational challenges involved. Listen at stnpodcast.com.


Rural [northern] AZ greetings. Very informative podcast this week. Your interviews & structured direction keeps your purpose in the ‘driver’s seat.’ Sharing your work with fellow drivers. Bob/Chino Valley, Arizona


Albert Ross a driver trainer for San Antonio Independent School District in Texas, lost his leg as a result of injuries sustained during his service in the U.S. Army during the Iraq War in 2004. He went on to become a school bus driver to continue serving in a role that positively impacts lives. Read more at stnonline.com/go/ew.


My husband and I are both drivers in Indiana. He lost his right leg below the knee a year ago due to “complications from COVID“ and has a prosthetic. He’s back to driving bus and training drivers. We both love it! Most people thought he’d have to retire because of it but he has bounced back incredibly! All in the attitude! Kudos to you, sir! Facebook/Barbara Sue


Thanks for your service to our country. God Bless! Facebook/Marsha Nixon


Thank you for your service to our country and the students and families of San Antonio ISD they are truly blessed to have you. Facebook/Mic Benedict


The “Diesel Isn’t Dead…Yet?” feature in the March magazine edition dove into the new 2027 EPA emissions regulations that look to further tighten engine standards and the response of industry professionals who are asking what it all means to the future of diesel. Read more at stnonline.com/go/mar23.


What does the future of diesel-fueled buses look like with the rise of alt-fuel student transportation? We spoke with @STNMagazine to discuss. Twitter/@BlueBirdBuses


The March issue also features Editor’s Take by Ryan Gray, which details the public perception of what a school bus looked like in decades past versus the new electric and alternative fuel school buses that are loaded with the latest technology and safety features. Read more at stnonline.com/go/ez.


It hasn’t changed appreciably. When compared to all of the technology, comfort and safety options available in the transportation industry, the school bus remains the dinosaur of the group. Facebook/Mort Homer


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