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Articles

The Back-to-School Checklist Every Director Should Complete Before the First Bell

Help your transportation team start the school year strong with these tips for contingency planning, communication, fleet visibility, technology, and trip management.

News

These 8 School Transportation Companies Made the 2026 Inc. 5000 List

Students with backpacks exit school buses and walk toward a school building as transportation staff assist with afternoon drop-off.

News

How a New York District Cut Nearly $1M in Transportation Costs While Expanding Bus Access

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Budgets Down, Enrollment Shifting: What the Data Says Districts Should Watch

Graphic for a School Bus Fleet news story showing a school bus, two students walking toward it, and the headline, "Ohio Considers Ending Transportation Payments," referring to proposed changes to student transportation policy.

News•by Amanda Huggett•July 19, 2026

Ohio Transportation Workgroup Calls for End to 'Impractical to Transport' Payments

A final report from Ohio's Pupil Transportation Workgroup proposes ending "impractical to transport" payments and expanding transportation options through regional partnerships, but not all industry pros agree on the approach.

A close up of a school bus stop arm with a graphic overlay. Text reads "California Districts Adopt Routing Platform."

News•by Staff and News Reports•July 15, 2026

Transfinder Expands California Footprint with Multiple School District Wins

Six California school districts selected the company's routing platform and related transportation technology as Transfinder continues expanding its presence across the state.

Podcasts•July 15, 2026

NSTA's Curt Macysyn on Student Transportation History and What's Next

Hear from NSTA's executive director as we discuss student transportation's role in American history, federal regulation, driver recruitment, illegal passing, AI, and what might be next, in this Route interview.

Sponsored•by Amanda Huggett•July 14, 2026

NSTA on 250 Years of America and the Road Ahead for Student Transportation

Curt Macysyn joins The Route to discuss student transportation's role in American history, federal regulation, driver recruitment, illegal passing, AI, and the industry’s future. Sponsored by IC Bus.

A new Blue Bird school bus is lifted on a heavy-duty Rotary vehicle hoist during an outdoor maintenance equipment demonstration as attendees gather nearby.

Photo Galleries•by Amanda Huggett•July 13, 2026

Photo Highlights: Inside the 2026 Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation Conference

Snapshots from the 2026 MAPT conference, where Michigan's school transportation professionals gathered for training, technology updates, awards, networking, and more.

Promotional graphic for School Bus Fleet's district fleet survey. Text reads "Districts: Tell Us About Your Fleet" alongside a row of yellow school buses. Survey closes Sept. 25, 2026.

News•by Staff•July 13, 2026

School Districts: How Does Your Fleet Compare? Weigh In On SBF's 2026 Survey

Share how current trends are affecting your fleet operations, from vehicles and fuels to drivers, safety concerns, and contractor usage. We need your insights to benchmark annual industry data!

Promotional image of Zonar's Bus Suite platform displayed on a desktop monitor, tablet, and smartphone, showcasing dashboards for ridership analytics, route management, GPS tracking, and real-time student transportation operations.

News•by News/Media Release•July 10, 2026

Zonar Launches Reimagined Bus Suite Web Portal

Can one platform replace your transportation software stack? Zonar says its new Bus Suite unifies routing, dispatch, field trips, GPS, and parent communication.

Three award winners pose with their awards.

News•by Elora Haynes•July 9, 2026

Indiana Association Announces 2026 Award Winners

See who earned top honors at the 2026 School Transportation Association of Indiana conference, recognizing excellence in school transportation statewide.

Graphic announcing an acquisition in the school transportation industry, featuring the Student Transportation of America (STA) and Tremblay's Bus Company logos over a background of parked yellow school buses, with the headline "Acquisition News" and School Bus Fleet branding.

News•by News/Media Release•July 8, 2026

Student Transportation of America Acquires Massachusetts Contractor

Tremblay’s Bus Company and its 400-bus fleet joins the STA family of brands as the company grows its presence across the Northeast U.S.

Collage of winners receiving awards during the 61st Annual Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Conference, featuring recipients posing on stage with engraved wooden plaques and MAPT branding.

News•by Amanda Huggett•July 7, 2026

Michigan Association Announces 2026 Award Winners

See who earned top honors at the 2026 Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation conference, recognizing excellence in school transportation statewide.

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