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Students boarding a school bus with text reading "New Riders, Strong Starts. Help every student feel confident on day one."

Management•by Elora Haynes•August 5, 2026

How School Transportation Departments Can Help Acclimate New Riders to the Bus

Here's how transportation departments can turn first-day jitters into confidence for students and parents alike.

Multiple generations of the Kobussen family posing in front of a school bus.

Management•by Samantha Kobussen Gerrits, Kobussen Buses•August 3, 2026

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Nearly 90 Years of Safely Transporting Wisconsin Students

From one farmer's act of service to a fourth-generation family business, Kobussen Buses reflects on nearly 90 years of earning the trust of Wisconsin families.

A South Carolina Public Schools school bus lineup with text reading "How To Make Routing Data Persuasive."

Management•by Elora Haynes•July 21, 2026

School Transportation Data Is Only as Powerful as the Story It Tells

Leaders say turning operational metrics into student-centered narratives can help districts justify investments and improve service.

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

An orange and black graphic with an image of a woman helping a young girl out of a car. Text reads "Innovation Was the Answer: Lessons Learned In School Transport."

Management•by Mitch Bowling, EverDriven•June 24, 2026

Innovation Was the Answer: Five Lessons Learned in School Transportation from 2025–26

Transportation leaders are embracing technology, transparency, and operational flexibility to meet growing demands with limited resources.

Management•by Amanda Huggett•June 17, 2026

Lessons Learned from 4 Decades in Transportation: 5 Questions with Craig Beaver

Sit down with longtime transportation leader Craig Beaver moments before he retires, as he reflects on his career leading up to his role at Beaverton School District in Oregon and the secrets to leading great teams.

Alternative Fuels•by Laura Karrer, InCharge Energy•June 11, 2026

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

A guide to the EPA’s evolving school bus grants, including how the Trump administration changed funding priorities and how school districts can prepare for future bus purchases.

Graphic for an opinion article on illegal school bus passing. A school bus with its stop arm extended is stopped as children cross the street, while a black SUV drives past. Headline reads, “America’s School Bus Blind Spot.” School Bus Fleet branding appears in the corner.

Safety•by Matt Reich, Verra Mobility•June 8, 2026

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

Illegal school bus passing remains a major safety threat as distracted driving rises. This op-ed explores why awareness, enforcement, and stop-arm cameras matter more than ever.

A lineup of Beacon Mobility school buses with text reading "Behind the Contracting Shift."

Management•by Elora Haynes•June 3, 2026

Inside the Contracting Shift: What School Transportation Operators Are Seeing Now

School transportation contractors weigh in on recent trends, costs, driver shortages, and the rise of multimodal student transportation.

Row of yellow school buses parked in a lot, lined up bumper-to-bumper with mirrors extended, photographed outdoors in daylight with trees and buildings in the background.

Management•by Amanda Huggett•May 28, 2026

The 20 Largest School Bus Contractors in 2026

See which private school transportation providers made the list of the largest contractors in 2026, with location, fleet sizes, district contracts, and number of students served.

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