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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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How Tax-Exempt Municipal Leases Can Help Finance School Buses

Let’s explore school bus financing options, including municipal leases, vendor payable accounts, and balloon payments, and how they can help stretch fleet budgets.

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Digital Cover Features

The Most Expensive Thing You Do Before Selling a School Bus: Wait

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Nominate Rising School Transportation Pros Under 40!

Graphic for School Bus Fleet’s September 2026 “Changing Lanes” personnel roundup featuring headshots of seven school transportation industry professionals who recently changed roles.

Changing Lanes: BusWhere, EverDriven, InterMotive, Summit School Services, Switzer-Carty & Thomas Built Buses

News•by News/Media Release•February 25, 2026

Bobit Business Media Expands Fleet Technology Platform with Acquisition of Roadz Partner Portfolio

Bobit Business Media has acquired key partner agreement assets from Roadz, expanding its role as a go-to-market partner for fleet technology providers and strengthening its digital sourcing capabilities.

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News•by News/Media Release•February 25, 2026

International Names 2025 Dealers of the Year

Midwest Transit Equipment was crowned the 2025 IC Bus Dealer of the Year at International's annual meeting.

News•by Staff and News Reports•February 25, 2026

Krise Transportation Names New President

Jason Dobry joins the Pennsylvania-based student transportation contractor to help guide its growth and evolution.

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News•by Staff•February 24, 2026

School Bus Laws To Watch: Driver Penalties, Funding Fights & New Safety Initiatives

From New York driver penalty changes to stop-arm camera programs, reliable special education transportation, and a Kentucky budget shortfall, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

Products•February 24, 2026

Geotab Unveils Next-Gen GO and GO Plus Telematics Devices at Connect 2026

New AI-ready GO devices deliver high-fidelity data, edge computing, and expanded connectivity for smarter fleet management.

Products•February 20, 2026

Safety Vision Launches VisionCloud Video Management Platform

The new product unifies live video, GPS tracking, telematics, and AI driver scoring into one cloud platform for fleet safety, compliance, and cost management.

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News•by Staff•February 19, 2026

Remembering Michael A. Roberts

The long-time leader of the Ohio-based American Bus and Accessories business has died, with Roberts’ daughter and son-in-law taking over the business.

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Articles•by Amanda Huggett•February 18, 2026

Stories from 53 Years Behind the Wheel of the School Bus: Q&A with Connie Duff

Just in time for Minnesota’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day during Love the Bus month, meet one local driver with half a century of experience driving students.

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Videos•by Amanda Huggett•February 18, 2026

53 Years Behind the Wheel: Connie Duff’s Story [Video]

“It’s a vocation, not just a job.” A beloved school bus driver in Princeton, Minnesota, shares her story, close calls, and why student safety keeps her eyes set on a new personal goal.

News•by Staff•February 16, 2026

Calling All Contractors: 2026 Operations Survey Open

School bus contractors and alternative transportation providers, your insights are crucial; please help us report on the state of contracting in this survey. Answers close March 31.