Griffiths plugs a charger into one of the 10 electric school buses operated so far by Beacon Mobility companies.
tablets and laptops. “So, we’re getting to them early on and making an investment,” he said. “Part of our Beacon values is we care, we collaborate, we communicate, we have fun. Within those values we are taking care of our people, we are investing in our people and that’s part of what this program is.” Griffiths said he emphasizes training because it is all
about the team. “I’m smart enough to know what I don’t know,” he said. “I always say I’m the smartest person in the room because I always surround myself with people who are smarter than me.” Under Griffiths’ guidance, Beacon implemented a 10- bus electrification pilot project in Massachusetts last year with a goal of electrifying two-thirds of the national fleet over the next decade, leveraging state and federal grants whenever possible. Griffiths said the few bumps experi- enced during the pilot will be used to make better future
On being awarded the 2023 STN Innovator of the Year Award!
Congratulations, Bill Griffiths! Transfinder is honored to partner with you and the Beacon Mobility team as we help our clients create the safest and most efficient operations possible.
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48 School Transportation News • JULY 2023
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