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Managementby Amanda HuggettJanuary 7, 2026

5 Questions: Inside the New Summit School Services

National Express is now fully operating under a new name with new ownership. Let’s dig into the details of the new company structure in this Q&A with its CEO.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettDecember 30, 2025

Where is the Money Going in 2026? Rising Costs, Flat Funding

What happens if and when funding falls short in 2026? Find out how districts are coping with budget gaps, policy shifts, and new pupil transportation demands.

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Managementby Elora HaynesDecember 30, 2025

Where Is All This Tech Taking Us in 2026?

AI and industry technology shifts from reports to real-time coordination in 2026, unifying platforms, boosting safety tech, and making parent transparency the norm.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettDecember 30, 2025

What’s Driving the Driver Shortage in 2026?

From wages to routing to culture, districts are rethinking how to solve the school bus driver shortage. Details here, with tips and real-world success stories.

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ManagementCover Storyby StaffDecember 26, 2025

6 Student Transportation Trends to Watch in 2026

In the year ahead, school transportation faces a mix of familiar and emerging challenges, safety tech, illegal passing, and alt fuels among them. Here’s a look at what’s coming and how to stay ahead.

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Managementby Elora HaynesDecember 23, 2025

Planning Before Purchasing: A 10-Step Framework for Vetting Tech

New tech tools can drive real impact or real frustration. Here’s how pupil transportation leaders can make smarter, safer, and budget-friendly tech decisions using a vetting process.

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Managementby StaffDecember 16, 2025

From the Editor’s Desk: Our Favorite 2025 Stories You May Have Missed

Explore the 2025 stories we can’t stop thinking about, complete with behind-the-scenes insight from our editors.

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Alternative Fuelsby Kristen Lydon, ZenobēDecember 12, 2025

Electric School Bus Financing: Making Fleet Transitions Operationally Sustainable for the Long Haul

Electric school bus success hinges on long-term planning, which means smart financing, battery management, and service-based models that keep fleets reliable for years.

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Managementby Michael Bruckler, Enviro-MasterDecember 4, 2025

Creating a Culture of Clean: Why Sanitation Is a Cornerstone of Student Safety

Cleanliness goes beyond appearance; it’s critical in keeping students safe and healthy. Here’s how to emphasize routine sanitation, staff training, and accountability to prevent illness and maintain trust with families.

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Managementby Sam Fensterstock, Cadex Insurance RecoveryDecember 2, 2025

Unlocking Hidden Value: Why Loss of Use Recovery Matters for School Bus Fleets

One of the most overlooked financial opportunities in school transportation is the bus’ downtime after a not-at-fault accident. Here’s how operators can reclaim thousands in recoverable downtime.

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