October Tuesday Tune-Up
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. Electric school bus funding opportunities available now, new Saf-T-Zone pedestrian detection system, training opportunities, and more!
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Go For Green: First Electric School Bus Fleet Rolled Out to Support FCPS Carbon Neutral Goal
Fairfax County Public Schools officially launched its first fleet of electric school buses as part of a commitment to providing carbon neutral student transportation by 2035. The eight new buses and charging stations were on display at the division’s Stonecroft Transportation Center in Chantilly. Superintendent Scott Brabrand was joined by school board members at the … Continued
Baltimore County celebrates beginning of Townson Loop
Townson Loop, Baltimore County’s first free public transit service, officially launched Oct. 12. Long discussed as an innovative idea to reduce congestion in the Towson area and better help residents, students and visitors move around, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski jumpstarted plans to bring a free circulator to Towson’s core destinations and main attractions. “I … Continued
September Tuesday Tune-Up
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. We’re recognizing Virginia school bus drivers, Floyd Merryman recognized in Virginia500, National Drive Electric Week, and much more!
Washington County school bus driver on job for 49th year
ABINGDON, Va. — Terri McCroskey never set out to be a trailblazer. The Bristol, Virginia resident landed a job in August 1973 as one of the few women driving a school bus for Washington County Public Schools. And she’s still behind the wheel of a bright yellow school bus No. 85. McCroskey, 68, celebrated her … Continued
August Tuesday Tune-Up Newsletter
Check out this month’s Tuesday Tune-Up. US Senator Mark Warner visits Virginia’s Bus Company, new Sonny Merryman president & CEO announced, Thomas school bus product updates, and more!
Sonny Merryman Executive Chairman Named to Power500 for 2nd Consecutive Year
Sonny Merryman Executive Chairman, Floyd Merryman has been named to the Virginia Business’s annual Virginia 500 – 2021/22 Power List for the 2nd consecutive year. Among the list are the state’s most influential leaders in business, government, politics, and education. Read what Virginia Business had to say about Merryman: Merryman has been with the firm … Continued
US Senator Warner Visits Virginia’s Bus Company to Talk Infrastructure and Electric School Buses
On a four-day tour throughout the Commonwealth, US Senator Mark Warner made a stop at Sonny Merryman – Virginia’s Bus Company – near Lynchburg, VA to talk about the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed by the Senate earlier this month. The plan includes $5 billion for electric and low-emissions school buses and would … Continued
Chesterfield Leaders Gather to ‘Plug-in’ New Electric School Buses During Thursday Ceremony
New electric school buses will hit the road to transport students this fall. CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA — Chesterfield County’s fleet of school buses is getting a jolt. Chesterfield County Government and Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) joined Dominion Energy and Virginia’s exclusive Thomas Built Buses dealer Sonny Merryman during a ‘plug-in’ ceremony Thursday morning. This … Continued
Sonny Merryman Shuttle Bus Manufacturer to Begin Electric Bus Production
Sonny Merryman manufacturing partner, Forest River Inc., has announced a multiyear agreement with Lightning eMotors for zero-emission bus technology plus charging products and services. As a leader in the electric bus revolution, Sonny Merryman is proud to represent manufacturers, such as Forest River Inc. and Thomas Built Buses, to offer electric powertrain options for buses … Continued