Blue Bird Corporation

Don't wait until the summer heat to order your parts! We work ahead of schedule to ensure Blue Bird dealers are stocked and ready for your summer maintenance window. Get everything you need for a seamless transition to the new term by planning your refresh today. Watch the "How Can Blue Bird Support Your Fleet Throughout its Entire Lifecycle?" Bird's Eye View podcast video for more tips on seasonal prep: hubs.ly/Q04g_9tM0 Reach out to your Blue Bird dealer for your parts and service needs: hubs.ly/Q04g_dPr0

New merch just rolled in for the whole transportation team. 🚌 Fun bus socks for technicians in the shop, hats for drivers on the road, water bottles and mugs for the breakroom, and more ways for everyone to show their bus pride and celebrate the work they do every day. Which item are you claiming first for your transportation office? Grab it here: hubs.ly/Q04gTNdz0 Special thanks to our partners at Yancey Bus Sales for helping with these photos!

The Advantages of Mixed-Energy Fleets At ACT Expo, Blue Bird joined school and commercial fleet leaders to discuss how mixed-energy fleets can support a more practical path forward. With propane, electric, gasoline, and diesel options, fleets can improve flexibility, reduce emissions, lower operating costs, and match the right fuel to the right route. Blue Bird’s broad product and powertrain portfolio helps meet a wide range of school and commercial fleet needs. Read the blog to learn more from these real-life experiences: hubs.ly/Q04gBzdM0

Quality service is what keeps your fleet moving for the long haul. In the latest episode of the Bird's Eye View podcast, our Parts and Service team discuss how we support your fleet long after the initial sale: - Prepare for Summer: Learn how we plan 3-6 months ahead to ensure the parts you need are on dealer shelves before the summer maintenance rush begins - Expert Support: Discover how your local dealer acts as the subject matter expert to keep your buses on the road for 15+ years - The Right Parts: We explore the importance of OE design, safety, and durability in every component we offer Watch the full episode to learn more about our support network, or reach out to your local dealer today: hubs.ly/Q04gv4q20

ACT Expo showed what the future of clean transportation looks like. From meaningful conversations with industry leaders to showcasing Blue Bird’s commitment to safe, reliable, and lower-emission transportation solutions, our time at ACT Expo was energizing and productive. We were proud to connect with attendees, share insights, and highlight how innovation continues to move student and commercial transportation forward. Learn more about Blue Bird’s school bus, and commercial transportation solutions: hubs.ly/Q04g92Lm0

Purpose drives every mile. For decades, Burroughs has supported school transportation customers with dedicated sales, dependable service, and aftermarket support tailored to their needs. As Blue Bird’s Mississippi dealer, their team is committed to building strong customer relationships and helping fleets stay safe, reliable, and ready to serve. Watch the dealer highlight video to learn how Burroughs grew from local repair shop to a leading, service-focused school bus dealership today: hubs.ly/Q04dSjSq0

The Power of Partnership in EV Adoption Electrification is a team effort, and the strongest outcomes are driven by strong, early partnerships between: - Manufacturers - Dealers - Utility providers - Infrastructure partners This collaborative approach helps ensure that every aspect of deployment is aligned. Find out where you stand. Download and complete our EV Readiness Scorecard to help identify whether you are in the exploration, planning or deployment phase, and let us guide next steps: hubs.ly/Q04fNzrL0

Driving Savings and Satisfaction For school districts across the country, transitioning to a new fuel type can feel like a complex decision — one that must balance budgets, operations and the needs of students, drivers and the community. At Peninsula School District, the transition has delivered measurable benefits across all three. Learn how the Washington school district successfully introduced propane school buses in our latest case study: hubs.ly/Q04fxvG_0

Thank You, Teachers From the bus stop to the classroom, students are supported by caring adults who help them feel safe, seen, and ready to learn. This #TeacherAppreciation Day, we thank the educators whose dedication helps shape strong students and stronger communities every day. Who is a teacher you would like to recognize this week?

We recently hosted another group of school district leaders for a peek behind the scenes at the ROUSH CleanTech facilities in Livonia, Michigan! There is nothing quite like seeing the technology, training, and performance of our propane school buses up close. Our guests spent the day diving into the benefits of propane—including ultra-low emissions, quieter operation, and simplified maintenance. Seeing the engineering process firsthand helps districts connect the dots between automotive innovation and the practical value propane brings to student transportation. Don't miss out on this experience! Learn more about the program and contact your local Blue Bird dealer to schedule a tour: hubs.ly/Q04fkWBB0

New Funding Opportunities! The following funding programs are AVAILABLE NOW for low- and zero-emission school buses: Minnesota Electric School Bus Deployment Program - open NOW through June 18 Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program - open NOW through August 2026 Massachusetts MOR-EV Program - open NOW, first-come, first-serve basis New Jersey "Stop the Soot" Grant - open NOW on a first-come, first-serve basis New York School Bus Incentive Program - open NOW on a first-come, first-serve basis Utah Clean Fleet Program - open NOW, first-come, first-serve basis Virginia CMAW Vehicle Fuel Conversion Incentive Program - open NOW, first-come, first-serve basis Wyoming DERA School Bus Replacement Program - open NOW, ongoing Connect with the Blue Bird Grant Support Team today to learn more about these programs, and how we can help you apply: hubs.ly/Q04dDfbN0

The Next Century As we approach our 100th anniversary, sustainability is the engine that will drive Blue Bird through the next century. We are scaling our impact and building the internal capacity to remain a leader in efficient, alt-fuel transportation. Watch the Bird's Eye View podcast episode to see how we are preparing for the next 100 years of innovation: hubs.ly/Q04c81vr0

Driving Student Success at Local Schools From classroom conversations to hands-on community partnerships, Blue Bird has been proud to support students across Middle Georgia. Recent efforts included speaking with EV automotive students about career pathways, participating in Principal for a Day, conducting mock interviews, and writing more than 1,600 encouragement cards for 3rd graders. Read our latest blog for a closer look at how these moments are helping drive student success: hubs.ly/Q04dCW8Q0

Happy #BusDriverAppreciation day! Most of us have a favorite bus driver story—a daily smile, a safe ride to school, a small gesture that made holidays and even ordinary days feel special. Today on Bus Driver Appreciation Day, we say thank you for all you have done for us, for our children, and for students of generations to come. We'd like to thank everyone for sharing your stories to help us celebrate the drivers who go above and beyond every day. Congratulations to Hector Marrero and Missy Humphreys, our Bus Driver Appreciation merch store giveaway winners!

A home run for Bus Driver Appreciation Day ⚾ We teamed up with the Atlanta @Braves and the Braves Kids Club to celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Day in a big way. Kids climbed aboard a Blue Bird bus, shared why they appreciate their drivers, and took home thank-you packages to pass along to the MVPs of student transportation. Together with the Braves, we also honored 100 bus drivers with special Blue Bird and Braves gear. Shout out to the bus drivers who help keep our kids safe, to the Kids Club for brining the energy, and to the Braves for bringing home a win - this bus driver appreciation celebration was a grand slam!

Driving the Next Generation, One Stop at a Time Bus drivers are at the heart of safe, reliable student transportation—every route, every day. With Bus Driver Appreciation Day approaching, we invite you to join us in thanking the professionals who safely transport our next generation to and from school. Visit our previous post (4/10) and share a thank-you message for your bus driver. We’ll choose one lucky winner to receive this t‑shirt along with additional Blue Bird merch store items! Explore this shirt and more apparel in the Blue Bird merch store: hubs.ly/Q04c7PxD0

Impact by the Numbers #EarthDay is a meaningful reminder that protecting our environment matters every day. At Blue Bird, we remain committed to advancing sustainability through cleaner student transportation all year long, and ensuring our operations are just as efficient. That's why we're proud to highlight that in just two years, we have successfully reduced our carbon footprint by 8,700 tons of CO2. This is equivalent to charging over 700 million smartphones! Discover more of the data behind our sustainability initiatives in this deep-dive conversation on the Bird's Eye View podcast: hubs.ly/Q04c7Mwl0

What Successful Districts are Doing Differently While the challenges are real, many school districts are navigating fleet electrification successfully and there are clear patterns behind that success. The main factor: electrification should be viewed as a multi-year transition, not a one-time project. With over 3,000 electric Blue Bird school buses on the road today, school districts across North America are electrifying fleets with success. Read about the three common pitfalls in fleet electrification, and what successful districts are doing differently, in our latest blog post: hubs.ly/Q04c6ZcJ0

We recently wrapped up another memorable experience for district leaders through the ROUSH CleanTech Tour Program! A core part of the visit involved walking through real-world performance data, infrastructure considerations, and funding opportunities to help these leaders make confident, future-focused fleet decisions. Our guests left with a clearer understanding of how propane delivers the lowest total cost of ownership and increased reliability. Ready to make an informed decision for your fleet? Reach out to your local Blue Bird dealer to join us for a future tour: hubs.ly/Q04cJhv_0

Stop guessing and start storytelling to get your fleet budget approved. Securing grants and funding for new vehicles requires a compelling narrative backed by hard facts. Learn how AI helps Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District present cost-per-mile analytics and predictive data to School Boards and CBOs to prove the value of fleet replacement. Watch now to learn about data-driven advocacy: hubs.ly/Q0476-jM0