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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 Staff•April 21, 2026

Zum Raises $100 Million, Cites ‘Transportation Anxiety Crisis’ in New Research

New funding and national research highlight student transportation challenges as Zum looks to scale its Connected Mobility Experience platform nationwide.

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News•by News/Media Release•April 21, 2026

Pro-Vision Video Installs Now Backed by MECP-Certified Techs

The certification validates expertise in complex vehicle technology installations, making it the first fleet video solutions provider to achieve the milestone.

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Articles•April 20, 2026

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: How AI Is Transforming School Transportation Leadership

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most practical tools in today’s transportation office. Here’s how it is improving parent communication, board reporting, training development, and overall efficiency — without replacing professional judgment.

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Podcasts•April 17, 2026

Passion, Purpose, and Positivity: Lessons from an Award-Winning Transportation Leader

North Clackamas Schools' Kathy Calkins shares how positivity, relationships, and hands-on leadership transforms teams in this episode of The Route.

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Whitepapers•April 16, 2026

From Chaos to Clarity: How School Districts Are Running Leaner Transportation Operations

Covering 38 routes on a Friday afternoon. Buses idling while routes overlap. Parents calling nonstop about late arrivals. Sound familiar? This whitepaper explores how district transportation leaders solved these exact problems — and what measurable results followed.

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News•by News/Media Release•April 16, 2026

Blue Bird Names New Senior Vice President of Engineering

Lyndon Lie joins the team to oversee engineering innovation and growth amid the Micro Bird expansion.

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News•by Staff•April 15, 2026

HopSkipDrive Launches New Tool to Simplify District Billing

The new RideIQ feature automates invoice grouping by funding source, reducing manual work and improving transparency for school transportation teams.

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Sponsored•by Amanda Huggett•April 15, 2026

Passion, Purpose, and Positivity: Lessons from an Award-Winning Transportation Leader

From bus driver to SBF’s Administrator of the Year, Oregon’s Kathy Calkins shares how positivity, relationships, and hands-on leadership transforms teams. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.

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Technician using a laptop to diagnose and service a school bus engine, highlighting fleet maintenance technology and transportation operations.
News•by News/Media Release•April 14, 2026

Paper Routes Get an Upgrade: Louisiana District Turns to New Service Model

Lafourche Parish Schools will implement First Student’s Fleet-as-a-Service model for 115 buses, shifting maintenance and operations on-site ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•April 13, 2026

In-Service Planning Made Easier: Tips for Smooth Back-to-School Prep

Snag your summer prep checklist for school transportation directors, plus 40 training topic ideas to bring to your team.

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