Howard County Schools gives $81 million contract to 'green' bus company that uses diesel buses

Howard County, Md. — Howard County public schools is facing criticism for awarding a contract worth $81 million to a bus company out of California.

The move is raising concerns among local companies who worry their school bus drivers will be forced off the road and out of a job.

“It hits pretty hard. It's taken a lot out of us,” said Jared Defibaugh, who owns Blue Horizons, a local transportation company.

Defibaugh says his family-owned company has been driving Howard County students to and from school for 52 years. But he’s not sure if there will be a 53rd year...

 Howard County Schools gives $81 million contract to green bus company that uses diesel | WBFF (foxbaltimore.com)