The student transportation company received
national recognition for its industry leadership in fleet
electrification
WALL,
N.J., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Student
Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in student
transportation, safety, and fleet services, has been named a Green
Bus Fleet Award recipient by School Transportation News (STN) for
its innovative efforts in fleet electrification. The company was
recognized on Sunday, July 14, during
the Green Bus Summit at the annual STN EXPO in Reno. During the
event, STN recognized four districts and two contractors for their
commitment to investing in clean energy school buses, STA being the
winner in the National Private Fleet category.
In recent months, STA's EV initiative has
experienced significant growth in new markets.
"We are thrilled to be recognized–once again—by School
Transportation News for our ongoing commitment to EV buses and
district adoption. As an industry, we have set forth some very
ambitious goals to utilize more EV technology and ensure safer
travel and cleaner communities. This recognition program is a
testament to that progress," said Gene
Kowalczewski, CEO of STA. "Between Rachel Lane's leadership in the space and the
dedication of our entire team in making EV buses a reality for our
customers, I am proud to say STA is making great strides toward a
greener future."
STA's Electric Vehicle Program launched in 2019 as a pilot
program, where the company introduced a limited set of electric
buses to select school districts on the East and West coasts. The
company began tracking battery life, components, and other key data
to inform future district adoption. It marked a significant first
step in the company's journey towards reducing carbon
emissions.
Today, with the help of continued company investments, vital
grant funding and strategic partnerships, STA has more than 3,500
alternative-fuel buses serving fleets.
In recent months, STA's EV initiative has experienced
significant growth in new markets, with new buses being added to
fleets across North America,
including California, Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, New
Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Vermont, and even Alberta, Canada.
STA has met major milestones along the way, including achieving
the largest EV fleet in operation in Maine and being named the first transportation
contractor to deliver EV buses to New
Hampshire. EV buses are now actively operating in STA fleets
throughout urban, suburban, and rural areas.
"We are honored to receive this industry recognition and are
grateful to STN for their continued advocacy of EV adoption,"
said Rachel Lane, Vice President
of Electrification and Sustainability. "It's so important to be
strategic with electrification, balancing its incredible benefits
along with the understanding that it's not always a "one size fits
all" approach. We're making steady progress with our expansion and
seeing great success in existing markets largely due to working
with district and manufacturing partners to build sustainable EV
solutions."
STA remains committed to advancing its green initiatives in
student transportation and is working closely with its partners to
examine the impact of climate change, calculate emission forecasts,
and review the steps necessary to transition more diesel fleets to
electric. To learn more, visit ridesta.com.
About Student Transportation of America
Student Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in
school transportation and fleet services, was founded in 1997 on
the bedrock of family, community, and a safety-first mindset.
Operating more than 22,000 vehicles, STA provides customers with
the highest level of safe and reliable student transportation,
management, logistics, and technology solutions throughout the U.S.
and Canada. The company is focused
on fostering a safety-driven culture that empowers its employees to
feel proud of their work, delivering safe, reliable, and on-time
service. Additionally, STA's commitment to positively impacting the
health of our passengers and the planet is evident through its
conscious decision to undertake each initiative to decrease its
carbon footprint to help move the company and industry toward a
greener future. For more information, please visit
www.rideSTA.com.
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