Blue Bird Corporation

Taking Safety to the Next Level As part of Blue Bird's Next Level Safety announcement, a school bus crash test was performed at IMMI's premiere testing facility, CAPE, in Westfield, Indiana. The simulated crash test demonstrates the added safety Blue Bird buses provide passengers in the event of an accident when equipped with three-point seat belts and driver air bags, compared to the dangers passengers face without the added safety features. Watch the video to see the importance of making the safest vehicles on the road even safer for passengers, drivers, and everyone on the road.

Highlights from #RayDay Every year, the Ray C. Anderson Foundation brings together this sustainability-focused learning event. We had a fantastic time celebrating the 10th anniversary, showcasing a zero-emission electric school bus, and sharing the health and environmental benefits of the buses with the community. Learn more about Blue Bird electric buses: https://hubs.ly/Q02V-nwb0

#SchoolBusSafety is the responsibility of everyone - school children, school bus drivers, community members, and everyone on the road. Blue Bird is dedicated to continuous improvement to make school buses even safer. We have introduced industry-first safety features, including three-point seat belts, 4-front driver airbags, improved visibility features, and a series of other performance enhancements to protect school children, school bus drivers, and other motorists. Review these guidelines from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA on how everyone can contribute to school bus safety: https://hubs.ly/Q02VSMYz0

JUST IN: Blue Bird Delivers First Fleet of Propane-Powered Buses to School District of Philadelphia Today we celebrated the arrival of 38 propane buses for The School District of Philadelphia with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This fleet of ultra low-emission buses generate 96% fewer harmful emissions than their diesel counterparts, thereby, protecting student, bus driver, and community health for the largest school district in Pennsylvania. Read the press release to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02VLM2W0

Blue Bird school buses have carried the most precious cargo in the world for nearly a century. Today, more than 25 million children and over 175,000 drivers travel on school buses every weekday nationwide! As we continue to recognize National #SchoolBusSafety Week, take a moment to review essential school bus safety tips from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA: https://hubs.ly/Q02VyPH20

Your Children's Safety is Our Business. More than just a tagline, student safety is the driving purpose at Blue Bird. In June this year, Blue Bird announced the most comprehensive safety upgrades to its school buses in the company’s history. These unprecedented array of safety systems to protect school children, bus drivers and other road users, include: - IMMI three-point seat belts as standard protection for all student passengers - 4Front driver air bag - high-intensity LED lighting on the outside and inside of the bus - high-res front and rear cameras - lighted stop arms, lighted school bus signs, and strobe lights - collision mitigation systems added to the currently-standard electronic stability control These technologies, in addition to the current safety features built into Blue Bird buses, will help make the safest vehicle on the road EVEN SAFER. Learn more about Blue Bird's commitment to safety this #SchoolBusSafety Week, and every week: https://hubs.ly/Q02VhDyp0

Today we kick-off National #SchoolBusSafetyWeek! First observed in California in 1963 and recognized as a national event in 1970, School Bus Safety Week originated as the result of a passionate letter-writing campaign to President Nixon, led by Dick Fischer, a former school district transportation director. We thank Fischer for his invaluable contributions to the school transportation industry, and promoting student #safety across the nation. This week presents the opportunity for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and others - to join forces and emphasize the critical importance of #SchoolBusSafety. Learn more about how "Your Children's Safety is Our Business" at Blue Bird: https://hubs.ly/Q02V5CGH0 Showcase your commitment to "Safety First - Safety Always" in the annual National Association for Pupil Transportaiton poster contest: https://hubs.ly/Q02V5BFd0

Local propane providers specialize in helping fleets choose the right fueling option based on the fleet size, routes, budget, and facility space. With the support of their propane provider, ROUSH CleanTech, and Blue Bird, Newport News Public Schools implemented propane buses into their school bus fleet, and now benefit from a clean, reliable ride. Listen to the Bird's Eye View podcast episode to learn about the district's experience with the infrastructure and logistics of implementing propane: https://hubs.ly/Q02TY4YJ0

#TeamBlueBird is growing! If you are in the middle Georgia area, visit us at the 41NBC/WMGT-DT Job Fair to talk about open career opportunities.

Did You Know: Blue Bird propane-powered school buses are equipped with ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas engines, and release 90% fewer nitrogen oxides than the EPA’s strictest standard. Compared with buses powered by conventional fuels, propane school buses emit fewer greenhouse gases, smog-producing hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxides and virtually eliminate particulate emissions. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award school districts with nearly $1 billion of funding for clean school buses through the 2024 Clean School Bus Rebate Program. Connect with the Blue Bird Grants Team today to learn more about the program and how we can help you secure funding for low-emission, propane school buses: https://hubs.ly/Q02TDsR10