Conservation Law Foundation, Inc. v. Academy Express, LLC

  1. May 12, 2026

    Bus Idling Settlement Includes $5.6M Penalty, Engine Monitors

    Private bus operator Academy Express has agreed to pay $5.6 million and install tracking technology on its buses to settle allegations of unnecessary idling, according to a Massachusetts federal court filing.

  2. March 12, 2026

    Charter Bus Co. Settles With Environmental Group Over Idling

    The Conservation Law Foundation said Thursday it has reached a tentative agreement to end a long-running lawsuit against bus operator Academy Express over what the foundation alleged was excessive idling at stops.

  3. September 14, 2023

    Green Group Lacks Standing In Idling Buses Suit, Court Says

    A Massachusetts federal judge said Thursday that an environmental advocacy group lacks standing to sue a group of bus companies for allegedly excessive idling.