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Why the School Bus May Be America's Most Overlooked Icon

Every day, millions of students climb aboard. But few realize the yellow school bus has helped transform education, connect communities, and come to symbolize civic responsibility.

Why More Drivers Won’t Fix the Shortage

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Honoring Heroes Behind the Wheel: Award Nominations Open

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Why More Drivers Won’t Fix the Shortage

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Hiring isn’t enough. Learn how leading fleets are solving driver shortages through smarter retention, training, and culture strategies.

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Honoring Heroes Behind the Wheel: Award Nominations Open

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Nominations are now open for the second annual 2026 School Bus Driver Hero Award. Help us honor the drivers who selflessly dedicate themselves to ensuring the safety, well-being, and success of the students they transport every day.

Editor's Picks

Craig Beaver’s Final Stop: Lessons from 43 Years in Transportation

Craig Beaver’s Final Stop: Lessons from 43 Years in Transportation

Drivers and Technicians: Help Benchmark Today's School Bus Manufacturers

Drivers and Technicians: Help Benchmark Today's School Bus Manufacturers

America Has a School Bus Passing Problem — and Distraction Is Making It Worse

America Has a School Bus Passing Problem — and Distraction Is Making It Worse

The Mindset That Keeps a Decades-Old Company Moving Forward: Aaron Sepkowski, 2026 Contractor of the Year

The Mindset That Keeps a Decades-Old Company Moving Forward: Aaron Sepkowski, 2026 Contractor of the Year

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Craig Beaver’s Final Stop: Lessons from 43 Years in Transportation

The School Bus as an American Icon: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Yellow Bus

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13 Industry Leaders Describe School Transportation in One Word

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The Driver Shortage Playbook

Cover page of an NSTA (National School Transportation Association) whitepaper titled "Outsourcing Student Transportation Services Toolkit: Benefits of Contracting Transportation Services." The design features a blue and gold color scheme with a yellow school bus graphic at the top. The subtitle reads, "Discover the value and benefits of converting to contracted student transportation services, a proven road to cost reduction and service enhancement." Contact information for NSTA appears at the bottom, including the website YellowBuses.org and email address info@yellowbuses.org

Outsourcing Student Transportation Services Toolkit

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From Chaos to Clarity: How School Districts Are Running Leaner Transportation Operations

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2026 School Bus Fleet Vendor Directory & Buyer's Guide

The Benefits of Implementing the Latest Wheelchair Securement Standards

Webinars

Is Your Transportation Model Costing You More Than You Think?

Jun 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Damage Control to Decision Partner: Transportation's Role in School Closures & Redistricting

Feb 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PST

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Oct 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

Is Your Transportation Model Costing You More Than You Think?

Jun 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Damage Control to Decision Partner: Transportation's Role in School Closures & Redistricting

Feb 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PST

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Oct 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

Alternative Fuels

All Alternative Fuels

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Alt-Fuel Moves: Fleets Power Up Beyond the Bus

See how districts are pairing electric buses with charging, solar, and V2G technology to cut costs, boost resilience, and unlock new fleet value.

Promotional graphic announcing New Eagle's OpenECU platform. A blue electronic control unit (ECU) is featured against an orange background with EV charging stations and charging cables. The image includes the New Eagle and OpenECU logos, a "New Product" label, and School Bus Fleet branding.

New Eagle Launches All-in-One EV Control Platform

What the EPA’s Updated Clean School Bus Program Means for Fleet Electrification in 2026 and Beyond

Billy Murphy of Power Innovations International speaks at ACT Expo in front of a display featuring EV charging equipment and a Blue Bird school bus graphic. A text overlay reads “Simplified EV Charging.”

A Solution Helping School Buses Charge Without Major Infrastructure Upgrades

Safety

School buses at NSTA's SBDISC Roadeo with text reading "School Bus Drivers Put Their Skills to the Test."

NSTA Announces 2026 School Bus Driver International Safety Competition Winners

Drivers from across the U.S. and Canada showcased their safety and driving skills, with two defending champions successfully retaining their titles.

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N.Y. & N.J. Coalitions Call for Modernized Transportation for Vulnerable Students

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