WALL, N.J., January 3, 2025 – Student Transportation of America (STA), an industry leader in student transportation, safety, and fleet services, is pleased to share the accelerated growth of its Electric Vehicle (EV) program with the continued expansion of its EV footprint into the state of Vermont. The White River Valley Supervisory Union (WRVSU) District held a press event earlier today celebrating the addition of three EV buses to its fleet; one bus serving each of its Stockbridge, Sharon and Newton school campuses. 

The EV buses, which will replace higher emission vehicles, were made possible through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean School Bus Program, a rebate competition under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. WRVSU was awarded the grant in 2022.  

“We love seeing advocacy and overall momentum grow for EV. When White River Valley approached us with the desire to enhance their fleet with electric buses, we couldn’t be more excited to support our new District partners,” said Rachel Lane, Vice President of Electrification & Sustainability.  “We’re working hand in hand to ensure the integration of the new EVs is as seamless as possible. Using our EV knowledge and industry network, we helped the District identify the right vehicles for their needs and are now navigating the infrastructure upgrades. We anticipate seeing these buses on the road in a matter of weeks.” 

STA is the district’s current student transportation provider. Each school installed InCharge chargers, and local terminal teams underwent extensive training in December to learn EV processes, maintenance requirements, and best practices. 

“We’re looking forward to seeing the EV buses transporting our local students. When we applied for the EPA grant, we ultimately wanted to create a healthier environment for our students and our planet. STA has been a great partner in helping us achieve this goal,” said Jamie Kinnarney, WRVSU Superintendent. “Training went flawlessly, and we’re optimistic about the positive impact these EV buses will bring.”

As these buses roll out within the fleet assignments, STA’s team will track battery life, monitor component life, and collect other key data. This information gives STA actionable intelligence into the performance of EV buses within various operating environments, including urban, suburban, and rural areas.  

To date, STA has replaced more than 3,500 diesel engine school buses with alternative fuel vehicles. The company recently earned the “Go Yellow, Go Green” honor from the National School Transportation Association and a Green Bus Fleet award from School Transportation News for its leadership in this space. Through the help of grants, incentive projects, strategic partnerships, and investments, STA plans to expand its electric bus initiative into additional markets throughout the year.   

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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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