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Digital Cover Featuresby Elora HaynesJanuary 1, 2026

How a Century of Change Shaped the School Bus Industry We Know Today

As we celebrate seven decades of industry coverage, let’s revisit historic milestones, timeless content, and examine the industry's progression from those who lived it.

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SponsoredJanuary 1, 2026

U.S. State-by-State School Transportation Statistics 2024-25

School Bus Fleet's School Transportation Statistics annual report provides a snapshot of K-12 school bus operations in the United States and the market health for new school bus sales in North America.

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StatisticsJanuary 1, 2026

U.S. State-by-State School Transportation Statistics 2024-25

School Bus Fleet's School Transportation Statistics annual report provides a snapshot of K-12 school bus operations in the United States and the market health for new school bus sales in North America.

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Articlesby 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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Articlesby 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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Articlesby 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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ArticlesCover 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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Articlesby 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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Newsby StaffDecember 22, 2025

School Bus Business Briefs: More Safety Solution Expansions & Great Start Program Launch

From a software expansion to a new alternative transportation support program, an AI dashcam reveal, and ridership milestones, here’s the latest supplier news.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettDecember 19, 2025

Top Tips for New Student Transportation Directors [Video]

Stepping into a transportation leadership role? Both new and veteran directors share practical advice here to help new leaders succeed from day one.

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