Fleet Application for School Transportation Vehicles
Find transportation data and information about the school transportation vehicle application. Fleets in niche markets operate vehicles designed to serve specific functions, which makes these vehicles ideal for the adoption of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies. Learn about how to implement electric school buses in a technical assistance video series.
Vehicle Availability
![photo of a Micro Bird G5](https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicles/search/files/u/heavy_vehicles/photos/10662/BlueBird_MicroBird_G5.jpg?f9aabc1b8c)
Vehicle Operation Data
Average Speed
18
mph average
0
mph
50
mph
Maximum Speed
57
mph average
0
mph
100
mph
Daily Distance
60
mile average
0
miles
300
miles
![icon of a clock](/vite/assets/icon-time-lyj40-ov.png)
Average operating time
3 hours per day
![icon of a stop sign](/vite/assets/icon-stops-DFiH3Lar.png)
Average stops
85 stops per day
1 stops per mile
Data from Fleet DNA based on the average of 888 days of driving data from 210 school transportation vehicles operating in the United States
Case Studies
![Video thumbnail for Propane School Bus Deployment in Pennsylvania Showcases Environmental and Economic Benefits](/files/u/case_studies/3120/images/Eastern_Pennsylvania_675x270.jpg?f9477fe044)
Propane School Bus Deployment in Pennsylvania Showcases Environmental and Economic Benefits
June 29, 2023
![Video thumbnail for Natural Gas School Buses Reward Utah District with Fuel Savings, Breath of Cleaner Air](/files/u/case_studies/3096/images/jsd-school-bus.jpg?a6607f7d9a)
Natural Gas School Buses Reward Utah District with Fuel Savings, Breath of Cleaner Air
March 2, 2021
![Video thumbnail for The Heat Is on in St. Louis Buses](/files/u/case_studies/1429/images/23859_st_louis_cng_bus_310.jpg?4ad324ed89)
The Heat Is on in St. Louis Buses
Jan. 8, 2021
![Video thumbnail for Massachusetts School Fleets Get Answers through Electric Bus Testing](/files/u/case_studies/3092/images/Mass_EV-School-Bus.jpg?aa7c22937f)
Massachusetts School Fleets Get Answers through Electric Bus Testing
July 17, 2020
![Video thumbnail for Washington School District Cuts Costs and Improves Air Quality with Propane Buses](/files/u/case_studies/3075/images/Coalition_News_Western_Washington_CC__1.jpg?db7ab3ad37)
Washington School District Cuts Costs and Improves Air Quality with Propane Buses
April 9, 2019
![Video thumbnail for Deploying Clean Buses in Texas through Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)](/files/u/case_studies/2383/images/propanebus-small.png?249c00f86a)
Deploying Clean Buses in Texas through Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs)
April 20, 2016
![Video thumbnail for Minnesota School District Finds Cost Savings, Cold-Weather Reliability with Propane Buses](/files/u/case_studies/2327/images/carver_county_propane_bus_34336_310.jpg?9bc7063a59)
Minnesota School District Finds Cost Savings, Cold-Weather Reliability with Propane Buses
Jan. 26, 2016
![Video thumbnail for Mesa Unified School District Reaps Economic and Environmental Benefits with Propane Buses](/files/u/case_studies/2326/images/mesa_propane_bus_34334_310.jpg?7e65b7302e)
Mesa Unified School District Reaps Economic and Environmental Benefits with Propane Buses
Jan. 26, 2016
![Video thumbnail for Biodiesel Offers an Easy Alternative for Fleets](/files/u/case_studies/2203/images/metropolitan_sewerage_310.jpg?d720afa404)
Biodiesel Offers an Easy Alternative for Fleets
Aug. 18, 2015
![Video thumbnail for Partnerships Cement Long-Term Success for Northern Colorado Duo](/files/u/case_studies/2083/images/colorado_nat_gas_310.jpg?c3bb8a2a2d)
Partnerships Cement Long-Term Success for Northern Colorado Duo
March 17, 2015
![Video thumbnail for Idle Reduction Programs at Tennessee Schools](/files/u/case_studies/1205/images/tennessee_idle_free_310.jpg?b5abe1be93)
Idle Reduction Programs at Tennessee Schools
Sept. 14, 2012
![Video thumbnail for Biodiesel Fuels Education in Alabama](/files/u/case_studies/1071/images/alabama_biodiesel_310.jpg?a92e2f56c2)
Biodiesel Fuels Education in Alabama
May 1, 2012
Publications
Reports
- Charging Ahead: How Government Agencies Can Support the Electrification of Private Fleet VehiclesDecember 2023
- Electric School Bus U.S. Market Study and Buyers GuideJune 2022
- Electrification Assessment of Public Vehicles in WashingtonNovember 2020