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Amanda Huggett

Executive Editor

Amanda Huggett is the executive editor for School Bus Fleet. She started at Bobit Business Media in 2021 and was previously the managing editor for several of its sister fleet group brands, including Automotive Fleet, Fleet Forward, and Auto Rental News. 

An adept and passionate content and communications professional, Huggett graduated with a B.S. in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Her background and love of journalism began at the local newspaper and continued at a major casino industry trade publication. She has over a decade of media and marketing experience across a range of industries.

Based in Minneapolis and a self-proclaimed cat lady, she can often be found spending time with her four cats, working a jigsaw puzzle, researching her family tree, or enjoying her favorite '90s sitcoms.

Huggett welcomes feedback from SBF readers and experts in the school transportation space. Reach out to her if you've got an idea or tip to share!

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 27, 2025

Accessible and Inclusive: The Latest in School Bus Assistive Tools & Tech

Explore innovative assistive technologies transforming school buses to support students with diverse needs, from behavioral aids to sensory tools and communication devices.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettJanuary 23, 2025

2025 Predictions & Wishes [VIDEO]

What’s coming to student transportation in the year ahead? Get details on the news and trends you need to know in this episode of The Route. This month, we cover 2024 stats, federal funding, electric buses, and look at what the next big thing will be for 2025.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 22, 2025

What’s Behind the Rise in Special Needs Transportation?

Autism, mental health, and social development: Special-needs transportation is changing. Here’s why — and what it means for pupil transporters.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 20, 2025

Driver Shortage Remains No. 1 Challenge for Special-Needs Transportation [2025 Survey Report]

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Check out what this year’s survey data tells us about staffing and pay, tech adoption, fleet makeup, and more. This survey is sponsored by AMF Bruns of America.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 13, 2025

2025 Trend to Watch: School Bus Safety

Explore key school bus safety issues in 2025, from combating illegal passing and adopting advanced driving tech to funding challenges and new and evolving safety trends.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 13, 2025

2025 Trend to Watch: Tech & Telematics in Focus

Discover how telematics is revolutionizing school bus operations in 2025, from GPS tracking and video monitoring to preventive maintenance and AI-enabled insights. Learn about telematics’ evolution, challenges to adoption, and what’s next.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettJanuary 9, 2025

EV Buses: Why or Why Not? Operators Weigh In [VIDEO]

What are transportation directors' experiences with electric buses? We asked them for you! Take a listen to what SBFX attendees told us here about whether they operate any ESBs and why or why not.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 8, 2025

5 Inspiring Women in School Transportation

With no shortage of women making positive impacts in the industry, SBF picked these five worthy of watching for their moves in pupil transportation. Check out what makes each of their stories unique and their messages to others.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 2, 2025

What’s Next for School Transportation? Challenges and Opportunities in 2025

Driver shortages, EVs, safety, and budget concerns will be among 2025’s biggest hurdles: Real talk ahead on one OEM in dire straits, what to do about illegal passings, and what SBF asks of you as we move forward in the new year.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettDecember 30, 2024

An Inside Look at St. Francis Area Schools [PHOTOS]

Take a closer look at a rural Minnesota district’s all-propane fleet and learn about their operations and outlook in this photo tour.

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