Daily Briefing: The quietest bus in Rhode Island

ALSO: 📖 Merriam-Webster picks 'authentic' as 2023 word of the year. Here's why. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Nov 28 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Every day at my son's bus stop the kids know when the bus is approaching before it comes into sight. The rumbling sound is a sure sign they're about to be picked up. They're also generally right. They might be disappointed if the change taking place with buses in Providence happens around the state. On Monday, First Student, the company that provides bus services for the Providence Public School District unveiled four electric buses that will be used in fleet taking students to and from school. It was a moment marked with the state's two U.S. Senators on hand, as well as with silence. That's because, as one of the buses pulled out of the garage for a demonstration it barely made a sound. [02_ElecBus_11272023.JPG] School bus driver, Lisa Araujo readies to take Bus 4, her new bus and one of the four new electric buses at First Student, out for a spin. Monday morning press conference to introduce four new electric school buses into the Providence school system. Kris Craig, The Providence Journal Among those also on hand was The Journal's Alex Kuffner, who reports the buses are expected to be just the first of a potential change of the vehicle fleet. Why is the switch being made and just what type of benefits are expected? [Check out Alex's story and see what he found out.]( There's nothing quiet about Rhode Island's newsmakers and The Providence Journal is here to cover the noise. [Hear it all with a subscription to The Providence Journal.]( WORTH A READ 📖 [Merriam-Webster picks 'authentic']( as 2023 word of the year. Here's why. 🚙 Rubber meets the road: [Sullivan Tire announces plan to give employees stock ownership]( 🚘 RI's governor can give out low-numbered plates. [Why won't the state tell us who has them?]( [Today's Weather]( 🍃 Windy and colder with some sun; a flurry or two in the afternoon; unsecured objects and holiday decorations can be blown around. Highs in the upper 30s. TOP STORIES [How chip shortage has stalled an East Providence housing project]( [Jennifer Hawkins, executive director, One Neighborhood builders on site. 354 Taunton Avenue in East Providence]( Even a two-month delay is a "lifetime" for someone living in a shelter, said One Neighborhood Builders CEO Jennifer Hawkins [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Congressman Gabe Amo, Providence schools superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, Providence City Council member Sue Anderbois and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, marvel at the electric engine on display at a Monday morning press conference to introduce four new electric school busses into the Providence school system. They were at the First Student garage in Providence on Nov 27, 2023.]( [New electric school buses will pick up Providence students. What to know.]( First Student, the company that provides transportation to the Providence school district, has bought four electric school buses, the district's first. [READ MORE]( [There, There is an intimate modern diner on West Fountain Street on Providence's West Side.]( [Providence, Newport restaurants ranked among the nation's best]( Looking for a burger? Maybe fine dining? These restaurants are a good place to start. [READ MORE]( [CVS, the fourth-largest U.S. company by revenue, is also among Rhode Island's top employers, with 5,000 to 10,000 jobs.]( [CVS to the IRS in court: Pay us back $400m in tax refunds]( The company argues that the IRS owes it millions in tax refunds for activities and products produced in the US. [READ MORE]( [A police car travels at night with its lights flashing.]( [Police: Johnston officer returns fire at suspect]( The officer started chasing the suspect after receiving a message to look out for a GMC Savana in relation to a shooting in Providence. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](