Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation
30 Agosto 2023 - 5:30PM
Business Wire
Bus Will Serve as Mobile Computer Lab and
Advance Foundation’s Digital Literacy Programs
Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and
low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision
electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation
in Pittsburgh, Pa. The bus will be turned into a mobile computer
lab to expand the foundation’s digital literacy programs for local
community members in need.
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Blue Bird donated an all-electric,
zero-emission school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here
Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa. The bus will be turned into a mobile
computer lab to expand the foundation’s digital literacy community
programs. (Photo: Business Wire)
The Blue Bird computer lab on wheels will serve both children
and adults in low-income communities to develop critical computer
skills for future success and upward mobility. The foundation
anticipates assisting up to 200 students and adult-learners per
week to help close the digital divide in our communities. The
mobile computer lab will operate weekdays from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00
p.m. and travel to a different neighborhood each day.
Jerome Bettis, Pro Football Hall of Famer and legendary former
football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, founded the Bus
Stops Here Foundation in 1997. Nicknamed "the Bus" for his large
size and running style, Bettis has utilized his foundation to
provide education, sports, technology, and recreational
opportunities to the underprivileged youth of the inner-city.
Jerome Bettis also resides in Atlanta, Ga. – the same state that
Blue Bird has called home for nearly a century.
“My Bus Stops Here Foundation has worked over the past few years
to help close the digital divide for inner-city communities,” said
Jerome Bettis, Pro Football Hall of Famer. “Covid-19 really exposed
this issue even more, so I knew we had to do something more
impactful, and the CyberBus is the next bus stop on that journey to
create an equal opportunity for all.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Jerome Bettis and his Bus Stops
Here Foundation,” said Blue Bird CEO Phil Horlock. “Now our
electric bus will turn into a powerful vehicle to bridge the
digital divide in our communities. In addition, this bus generates
zero emissions, protecting the health of our most vulnerable
students and communities.”
Blue Bird donated a pre-owned Vision all-electric school bus in
excellent condition to the foundation. The 37-foot electric bus can
traditionally carry a maximum of 66 students for up to 120 miles on
a single charge.
Blue Bird partner organization InCharge Energy will donate a
Level 2 AC vehicle charger to the foundation enabling the bus to be
recharged overnight. The donation includes the charging hardware,
one year of InControl software and data plan, a virtual site
assessment and a route planning consultation.
Blue Bird is the only U.S.-owned and operated school bus
manufacturer in the United States. The company is the proven leader
in low- and zero-emission school buses with nearly 1,000
electric-powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird manufactures
its school buses in Fort Valley, Ga. The shift to clean student
transportation helps Blue Bird sustain approx. 2,000 good-paying
jobs.
About Blue Bird Corporation Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is
recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses
since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design,
engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on
safety, reliability, and durability. Blue Bird buses carry the most
precious cargo in the world – the majority of 25 million children
twice a day – making us the most trusted brand in the industry. The
company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses
with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered
buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student
transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more
information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio,
visit www.blue-bird.com.
About Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation Founded in
1997 by Pro Football Hall of Famer, Jerome Bettis, the Bus Stops
Here Foundation is dedicated to improving the overall quality of
life for under-resourced, inner-city youth. The Bus Stops Here
Foundation accomplishes this by providing financial resources,
educational and recreational programs and mentoring that will
assist youth in learning to distinguish between healthy and
unhealthy choices. In support of the WOW CyberBus initiative, the
Bus Stops Here Foundation brings decades of experience in engaging
the region’s youth, as well as the brand ambassadorship of one of
our region’s most beloved celebrities. For more information, visit
https://thebusstopsherefoundation.org.
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Blue Bird Media Contact Julianne Barclay TSN
Communications M: +1.267.934.5340 E:
julianne@tsncommunications.com
Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation Media Contact
Bethany Vietmeier Executive Director Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here
Foundation T: +1.412.720.5195 E:
bethv@busstopsherefoundation.org
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