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Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Boston Globe
Does Boston need a different kind of school bus?
'School districts can insist on contracting for transit-style school buses which have a flat front,' he said. 'That way, children crossing in front of the bus are more visible.' Advertisement That inspired me to look at bid specifications for Massachusetts municipalities that contract out to private companies for bus service. Some Massachusetts municipalities (eg, About 18 percent of American school buses for which the design is known were type D buses, and they predominate in some states, including California. (Some states, including Massachusetts, do not collect data on school bus type, which is why the national figures aren't complete.) Here's an example of what a flat-front looks like, from a major bus manufacturer: Introducing the all-new Saf-T-Liner HDX2 model. With a new exterior look, improved corrosion protection and enhanced product quality, we're proud to share the latest updates to our Type D product line! For details, read the full release here: — Thomas Built Buses (@ThomasBuiltBus) As you've probably guessed, there are also type A and type B buses, which are smaller vehicles. Advertisement Every so often, the esoteric question of school bus design does bubble up in public debates in Massachusetts. In 2015, for instance, Acushnet officials defended cuts to bus monitors by saying Whether a bus of that design would have made any difference in the Hyde Park accident is impossible to say. Flat-front buses also have disadvantages, including that they are generally about $25,000 more expensive per bus, according to a Also, I don't want to fearmonger: type C buses are safe. All school buses are safe. The benefits for Boston of flat-front buses, if there are any, would be small. According to a district official, the city is always evaluating the mix of vehicles in its fleet, but that as the need for door-to-door transportation has been growing the district has generally moved to smaller vehicles. Large transit-style buses are too big for the city's needs, the official said, and would have a harder time navigating narrow city streets. I certainly don't claim the expertise to say whether the city has made the right call. If you do — and I know that a few bus experts read this newsletter — please This is an excerpt from , a Globe Opinion newsletter about the future of transportation in the region. Sign up to . Advertisement Alan Wirzbicki is Globe deputy editor for editorials. He can be reached at
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Financial services company picks Charlotte for new HQ, bringing nearly 300 jobs
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Daimler Truck Financial Services USA (DTFS) is moving its headquarters to Charlotte, bringing 276 new jobs to Mecklenburg County. Governor Josh Stein announced the move on Tuesday, celebrating the company's decision to invest over $7.8 million in a new 60,000-square-foot facility. Officials said the new headquarters will house administrative, human resources, and financial operations, combining offices previously located in Michigan and Texas. Gastonia man dies in industrial accident at Kings Mountain manufacturing facility DTFS provides financing, leasing, and insurance services for Daimler Truck North America, the company behind familiar names like Freightliner trucks and Thomas Built Buses. The new jobs will offer an average salary of nearly $134,000 and are expected to create an annual payroll impact of almost $37 million. The move is supported by a state Job Development Investment Grant, which could reimburse the company up to $4.2 million over 12 years if DTFS meets job creation and investment goals. The state expects to see a strong return, estimating a $1.08 billion boost to North Carolina's economy over the life of the project. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
