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Find strategies for running an effective school transportation operation, from leadership and workforce challenges to routing, budgeting, procurement, and fleet planning. This channel also covers the people and business developments shaping the industry.

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News•by Vesna Brajkovic•April 14, 2021

Biden Taps Meera Joshi to Head FMCSA

Meera Joshi has served as the FMCSA’s acting administrator since January.

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News•April 12, 2021

Thomas Built Buses Names 2 Platinum Support Dealers

Ohio CAT and Matthews Buses Inc. are the latest dealers to receive the school bus manufacturer’s Platinum Support certification.

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News•April 7, 2021

AngelTrax Named a ‘Smart Video Top Partner’

The mobile video safety and security solutions supplier receives an award from Western Digital for its influence on the data storage device manufacturer’s WD Purple family of storage products.

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Articles•April 6, 2021

7 Steps to Greater Flexibility in Responding to Pandemic Changes

Contending with COVID-spurred challenges such as conflicting and constantly changing policies that upend schedules can amplify stress. Measures such as clearly defining responsibilities, establishing a central communication hub, and regular meetings can help staff members adjust.

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News•by Sadiah Thompson •April 1, 2021

Indiana District Seeks New School Transportation Plan

The new plan for Indianapolis Public Schools includes options for a walk zone policy, using the district’s yellow school buses, and partnering with IndyGo, the local transit agency.

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News•by Vesna Brajkovic•April 1, 2021

Biden Infrastructure Plan Calls For $300B For EVs, Roads, Bridges

Of Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan, $174 billion would be for building electric vehicle charging infrastructure and $115 billion for repairing highways and bridges.

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News•by News/Media Release•March 31, 2021

BusRight Picks Up $2.5M in Funding From VC Firms

The school bus routing app is now backed by both Long Journey Ventures and Underscore VC as it scales.

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News•March 31, 2021

First Student Team in Kansas Hosts School Bus Parade for Driver Battling Cancer

Bryant Wesley, a longtime driver for Wichita Public Schools, receives an outpour of support during a surprise parade organized to encourage him in his fight against pancreatic cancer.

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News•March 30, 2021

HopSkipDrive Releases 2021 Report on State of School Transportation

Based on responses from pupil transporters in the U.S, the report details how COVID-19 affected school transportation operations, an exacerbated bus driver shortage, and predictions for the 2021-22 school year.

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Articles•Cover Story•by Nicole Schlosser•March 29, 2021

Driver Sharing, Data-Driven Routing Help Operators Roll With Shortages

As more schools return to full in-person instruction, shortages may be exacerbated. Close relationships with neighboring districts, advance planning, and using routing software and combining stops by increasing walking distance can help.

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