
Explore the 2025 stories we can’t stop thinking about, complete with behind-the-scenes insight from our editors.
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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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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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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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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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At Durham School Services, the Wikman family shows how teamwork, community, and family drive their shared dedication to students.
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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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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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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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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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