Company Pioneers Use of Environmentally Friendly Biofuels to Lower Emissions, Create Healthier Environment for Children

TORONTO (March 26, 2008) Student Transportation of Canada (STC), a subsidiary of Student Transportation of America (STA) (TSX: STB, STB.UN), today announced the expansion of its biodiesel fuel program to more than 235 of its fleet of 1,000 yellow school buses operating throughout Ontario.

Biodiesel, made from natural renewable resources such as soybean, corn and canola oils, is North America’s fastest growing alternative to diesel fuel, producing cleaner emissions and cost savings. By choosing a cleaner fuel alternative for its fleet, STC will provide a healthier environment for its young passengers, school bus drivers and the community at large.

"At STC, we all share a common concern for our children’s health and the environment," said Chris Harwood, senior vice president of operations for STC. "Realizing a 40 percent reduction in greenhouse gases and reducing tailpipe emissions are our primary objectives for the conversion. The added bonus for the company, and our customers, is that cleaner biodiesel fuels also cost less and reduce wear-and-tear on our engines further reducing maintenance costs."

In the coming months, STC plans to implement similar biodiesel conversions of company-controlled fuel supplies throughout the Province increasing the long-term benefits to the environment and Ontario communities. In addition to Simcoe Coach Lines in Sutton and Parkview Transit in Caledon, Bradford, Newmarket and Collingwood, the STC family of companies includes Ayr Student Transportation in Breslau; Elliott Coach Lines in Guelph, Elmira and Fergus; and an STC location in Peterborough.