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A black and white image of a Thomas Built Wattson bus with text reading "Electric Buses: Progress, Promise, and the Practical Road Ahead."
Alternative Fuelsby Isaac Linson, BusesForSale.comNovember 21, 2025

Electric School Buses: Progress, Promise, and the Practical Road Ahead

The push for electric school buses grows, but real-world hurdles mean districts are adopting EVs slowly and mixing them with diesel and propane.

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Brooke, Lisa, and Bethany Wikman pose in a photo as part of an orange, white and black graphic with text reading "All in the Family: The Wikmans."
Managementby Elora HaynesNovember 18, 2025

All in the Family: Generations on the Road With the Wikmans

At Durham School Services, the Wikman family shows how teamwork, community, and family drive their shared dedication to students.

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Safetyby Bret E. BrooksNovember 12, 2025

The Overlooked Priority: Why School Bus Companies Must Invest in Security Training

School bus safety isn’t just about driving; it’s about preparedness. Discover why investing in security training is crucial for protecting drivers and students.

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A graphic with an image of Jim and Linda Erickson with text reading "All in the Family: Jim and Linda Erickson."
Managementby Elora HaynesNovember 3, 2025

All in the Family: Together on the Road with Jim and Linda Erickson

In Bemidji, Minnesota, husband-and-wife team Jim and Linda Erickson bring decades of compassion, and a touch of family teamwork, to student transportation.

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Managementby Amanda HuggettOctober 27, 2025

The Largest School Bus Fleets in America: 2025 Rankings

Which public K-12 school districts are the largest in the nation by bus fleet size? Spoiler: Georgia's Gwinnett County topped the list for the fifth year in a row.

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Students boarding a yellow school bus with text overlay: 2025 School District Survey Results
ManagementCover Storyby Amanda HuggettOctober 27, 2025

Cleaner Fuels, Higher Wages, and More Tech: 2025 School District Survey

Pupil transportation is an industry in transition — with alt-fuel adoption growing, strong tech integration, (slightly) less short staffing, and renewed focus on safety. More in SBF's latest annual K-12 public school district survey.

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Five students board a school bus.
Safetyby Craig Berndt, GeotabOctober 24, 2025

Protecting Our Most Precious Cargo: How Telematics is Powering a Safer Ride to School

Behind every safe school bus ride is a blend of human care and smart technology — a partnership that's redefining student transportation from the curb to the classroom.

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A school bus driver from Student Transportation of America smiles and talks with a young girl buckled safely into her seat on the bus.
Safetyby Shelly Hall, Student Transportation of AmericaOctober 22, 2025

School Bus Safety Starts with a Community-Wide Commitment [Op-Ed]

School bus safety starts long before students reach the classroom. How can communities, parents, and drivers work together to protect every child? Here's one take from an exec at STA.

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A red and orange graphic with text reading "Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot."
Managementby Elora HaynesOctober 21, 2025

Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot

See how AI-powered driver assistance technology works as a partner on the road, offering timely alerts and coaching to keep students and drivers safe.

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Safetyby Amanda HuggettOctober 17, 2025

8 Tips for Threat Preparedness Aboard the School Bus

Do your drivers know how to handle armed threats on their school bus? Let’s talk about emergency preparedness and response, including active shooter situations, and a grant that can bring this training to your district.

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