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Bird's Eye View
Podcast
In this dynamic podcast, we will cover everything bus-related from the perspective of an industry leading school bus manufacturer.
The Bird’s Eye View podcast is hosted by a team of knowledgeable Blue Bird personalities who explore a variety of critical topics through engaging interviews with our guests. Episodes provide in-depth looks at issues ranging from bus fleet management, the impact of different fuel types, to the challenges posed by weather conditions, the importance of safety in bus operations, nuances of managing mixed fleets, and the specific fuel usage strategies within the sector. Additionally, it shines a spotlight on the vital roles of drivers and mechanics.
Our podcast offers insights that are valuable for industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Episodes
Renewable Propane
Blue Bird’s Propane Product Segment Leader, Steve Whaley, is joined by Blue Star Gas Autogas Fleet Specialist, Camryn Engle to discuss the rise of renewable ...
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Electric School Buses: EV Ecosystem
Host Brad Beauchamp, Electric Vehicle Product Segment Leader for Blue Bird, and guest Stephen Koskoletos, Vice President of Strategy and Growth at Polara, break down ...
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Propane School Buses: Reliability
In this episode of Bird's Eye View, retired Lieutenant Colonel Shay Coates, the executive director of transportation for Newport News Public Schools, discusses the school ...
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Alternatives to Diesel Powered Buses
Special guest Mike Bullman, Director of Transportation for the South Carolina Department of Education, joins Steve Whaley, Product Segment Leader at Blue Bird, to discuss ...
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Propane School Buses: Propane Performance
Blue Bird's Alternative Fuels Team are joined by ROUSH CleanTech Vice President of Sales, Ryan Zic, to explore the performance of propane powered school buses ...
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Propane School Buses: Technology
Blue Bird’s Alternative Fuels Team is joined by ROUSH CleanTech Vice President of Sales, Ryan Zic, to explore the technology behind propane as a school ...
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Propane Infrastructure
Blue Bird’s Alternative Fuels Team discuss propane infrastructure, including scalability, fuel management, safety, price stability, installation, and more. They also explore the simplicity and customizability ...
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Propane and Electric School Buses: A Symbiotic Relationship
Blue Bird’s Alternative Power Team is joined by ROUSH CleanTech Vice President of Sales, Ryan Zic, to compare and contrast propane and electric school buses ...
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Propane School Buses: Propane 101
Blue Bird’s Alternative Fuels Team are joined by Ryan Zic from ROUSH CleanTech to discuss the basics of the fuel, what makes “clean,” how it ...
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Electric School Buses: Grant Funding
Albert and Andy from the Blue Bird EV team sit down with Lauren, Blue Bird Grants Manager, to discuss state and federal funding for electric ...
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Electric School Bus Operation
Albert Burleigh and Lauren Beaty discuss electric school bus operation, including a comparison to operating an ICE bus, features such as regenerative braking and hill ...
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Electric School Buses: Infrastructure and Charging
Albert Burleigh and Lauren Beaty are joined by Luke Nolan from InCharge Energy to discuss initial steps for implementing charging infrastructure, charge and load management, ...
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Electric School Buses: Cold Weather Operation
Albert and Lauren discuss the technology behind Blue Bird electric school buses that allows for optimal performance in cold weather, answer FAQs, explain preconditioning and ...
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Electric School Buses: Big Picture
Albert Burleigh and Lauren Beaty are joined by Andy Moore to discuss the big picture of electric school buses, including the growth of the EV ...
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Calm Under Pressure
Craig Beaver leads Oregon’s largest transportation department with the kind of steady, thoughtful leadership that earned him 2025 Transportation Director of the Year. His approach reflects what matters most in pupil transportation: staying focused, solving problems calmly, and keeping operations moving for students, drivers, and communities.
Watch the podcast to hear more from Craig about leadership, responsibility, and what it takes to run a high-performing transportation department: hubs.ly/Q04wng1q0
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New Funding Opportunities! The following funding programs are AVAILABLE NOW for low- and zero-emission school buses:
Arkansas GoRED! Program
- Open NOW, first-come, first-serve basis
NEW: Hawaii Diesel Replacement Rebate Program
- Open NOW, first-come, first-serve basis
NEW: Maryland Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program
- open NOW through September 29
Massachusetts MOR-EV Program
- open NOW, first-come, first-serve basis
Michigan Fuel Transformation Program
- open NOW on a first-come, first-serve basis
New Hampshire State Clean Diesel Program
- open NOW on a 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
NEW: Rhode Island DERA Grant
- open NOW through September 11
Texas Natural Gas Vehicle Grant Program
- open NOW through October 20
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/Q04w20GH0 ...
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Retaining qualified technicians can be challenging. Programs with continual product updates and certificate renewals keep service techs current on new product features and maintenance requirements. 76% of all employees say they are more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training.
Service managers and transportation directors may reduce turnover by providing growth opportunities through Blue Bird Associate Level Technician Certification. Blue Bird’s technicians renew their certifications every two years to ensure service competency remains strong as new features are released.
Blue Bird Associate Level Technician Certification enrollments are available at a 25% discount through September 1st, 2026.
Reach out to academy@blue-bird.com or your local Blue Bird Dealer. ...
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