Four school districts and two bus contractors report on successes that led to taking home annual Green Bus Fleet Awards at STN EXPO Reno
Written by Ruth Ashmore |
ruth@stnonline.com Photos by Philicia Endelman
T
he move toward fleets of clean school buses has the student transportation industry enter- ing an uncharted landscape of infrastructure needs and technology training. The impor-
tance of a solid relationship with vendor partners has proven to be key in the success of a smooth transition from diesel to electric, propane or other alternative fuels. Four school districts and two bus contractor compa-
nies won the 3rd annual Green Bus Fleet Awards at STN EXPO Reno in July. STN spoke to the winners about their experiences in moving toward a greener fleet and the
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importance of good customer service, support during the installation process and opportunities for new train- ing requirements.
Customer Service How does the phrase “the customer is always right” come
into play when the customer is branching into a new area of their field? The Green Bus Fleet Award winners spoke to the importance of working with a vendor who could help them determine the right choices for their operations. Grant Treesh, the co-director of transportation at
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