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Amanda Huggett

Executive Editor

Amanda Huggett is the executive editor for School Bus Fleet. She started at Bobit Business Media in 2021 and was previously the managing editor for several of its sister fleet group brands, including Automotive Fleet, Fleet Forward, and Auto Rental News.

An adept and passionate content and communications professional, Huggett graduated with a B.S. in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Her background and love of journalism began at the local newspaper and continued at a major casino industry trade publication. She has over a decade of media and marketing experience across a range of industries.

Based in Minneapolis and a self-proclaimed cat lady, she can often be found spending time with her four cats, working a jigsaw puzzle, researching her family tree, or enjoying her favorite '90s sitcoms.

Huggett welcomes feedback from SBF readers and experts in the school transportation space. Reach out to her if you've got an idea or tip to share!

Articlesby Amanda HuggettFebruary 2, 2023

A Look Inside York’s Operations & Growing Affiliate Program

Transparency and customer service are no doubt crucial aspects to any business model, but how can those values be leveraged for car rental affiliates? Here’s the story of York and its growing affiliate program.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettDecember 28, 2022

Travel Industry Rebound: Leisure is Back, Business Spending Struggles

As the travel industry recovers, leisure is on track to see 2019 levels by 2023, while business spending lags behind. Here’s a look at overall trends and the shifting international inbound profile.

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Regarding Rentalsby Amanda HuggettDecember 14, 2022

From the Other Side of the Counter: A Newbie’s Take on the Car Rental Industry

Less than two years in the industry, Auto Rental News' managing editor editor talks observations, surprises, and the power of a collective voice.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJune 13, 2022

Reduce Your Risk of Vehicle Data Breaches: Tips to Keep Your Information Safe

Personal information is harder than ever to protect, and much of it is stored in vehicles themselves. So, how can you protect your company and fleet users’ data?

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMay 11, 2022

Europcar’s Plans for the New Mobility Landscape and U.S Entry

What are Europcar Mobility Group’s plans for growth in the U.S.? Get the inside scoop from ICRS’ opening keynote here, along with how its portfolio of brands is engaging in the broader mobility spectrum across the world.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 23, 2022

How to Rent Teslas as an Independent Company

Get an insider’s look into navigating both the opportunities and challenges of renting electric vehicles from one established independent car rental operator.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 18, 2022

Starting Up a Green Car Rental Company in Minnesota

Less than one year ago, Ebrima Jallow started what he believes is the first environmentally friendly vehicle rental company in the state; here, he reflects on his journey to ownership and educating customers on carbon reductions.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettSeptember 8, 2021

Creative Vehicle Sourcing, Contactless Service, and an FMC: How One Small Rental Company Survived the Pandemic

While many car rental companies faced steep challenges during the recent pandemic, Rabbit Rentals out of Utah fared quite well thanks to these key moves that were at the crux of their success.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettAugust 26, 2021

Advocate for Your Car Rental Business: How to Get Involved & Influence Legislation

Wondering how you as an operator can help move the needle on issues impacting car rental? Here are the top tips experts shared about getting involved in car rental fleet advocacy at the 2021 ICRS — and which issues are at the forefront of ACRA’s agenda.

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