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Articlesby Bret E. BrooksJanuary 28, 2026

Building Stronger Partnerships: How School Transportation Can Improve Relationships With School Boards

Strong communication and trust between transportation leaders and school boards are essential to safe, effective operations. Here’s how to build a better partnership.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJanuary 27, 2026

NAPT Releases 2026 Love the Bus Toolkit

Get ready to promote our industry's favorite month of the year! Gear up to recognize Love the Bus Month with these new resources.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 22, 2026

5 Questions: Inside Micro Bird’s Market Growth

Let’s check in with the Canadian manufacturer with a new U.S. presence! Hear first-hand about Micro Bird’s expansion and the company’s long-term North American vision.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 21, 2026

School Bus Business Briefs: Tech Updates & Industry Recognition

From software updates to AI video search, major contracts, and global ratings, here’s the latest school bus supplier and OEM news.

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SponsoredJanuary 15, 2026

70 Years, 100 Episodes: The Stories Behind Decades of School Busing

It’s a celebration and a blast from the past in this special anniversary episode of The Route. Take a walk through major industry moments, milestones, and the people who shaped it with some faces you haven’t seen in a while! The Route is sponsored by IC Bus.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 15, 2026

South Carolina Proposes Expanded School Bus, Safety Funding in 2026 Education Budget

The Palmetto state looks to add $40M in funding for school bus replacement schedules and 300 new buses.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettJanuary 15, 2026

70 Years, 100 Episodes: The People, Progress & Purpose Behind Decades of School Busing

It’s a celebration and a blast from the past in this special anniversary episode of The Route. Take a walk through major industry moments, milestones, and the people who shaped it with some faces you haven’t seen in a while! Sponsor: IC Bus.

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Newsby Elora HaynesJanuary 12, 2026

Changing Lanes: International Financial, Blue Bird, Bytecurve, Kajeet, & JohnDow

Check out some of the latest personnel moves from across the school bus industry, including new leadership roles, a general manager spanning multiple companies, and one retirement.

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Newsby Elora HaynesJanuary 9, 2026

New Iowa Law Updates Requirements for Prospective School Bus Drivers

The new law shifts school bus driver training decisions to local districts while outlining new state standards for approved instruction.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

School Bus Business Briefs: Modernization Trends, Community Innovation & Supplier Expansions

From 2026 outlooks to fleet technology expansions, major contracts, and community-focused initiatives, here’s the latest supplier and OEM news.

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