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Graphic showing a school bus with a wheelchair lift deployed and the headline “Special Needs Ridership Rises & More Trends,” highlighting 2026 School Bus Fleet special-needs survey results.
ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettJanuary 26, 2026

Special-Needs Transportation Shifts in 2026: More Riders, More Tech, New Pressures [Survey Report]

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and emerging challenges. Details here! Survey sponsor: AMF Bruns of America.

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An aerial photograph of Jersey City, New Jersey, during the day.
Newsby Elora HaynesJanuary 20, 2026

New Jersey Legislature Approves Special Education Transportation Task Force

The state moves to review special education transportation policies following safety concerns raised by families and advocates.

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Black and white graphic with an image of a female student getting into an alternative transportation vehicle. Text reads "Student Privacy & Special Needs: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Guidance."
Articlesby Elora HaynesJanuary 16, 2026

Why Student Privacy Matters in Special-Needs School Transportation

Learn more about what federal law really allows when sharing special-needs information with bus drivers and aides while protecting student privacy.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 11, 2025

AMF Bruns Celebrates 2025 Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year

Julio Ospina, a SPED driver and safety trainer at Wylie ISD in Texas, was named the national winner in AMF's annual driver award series.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2025

Your Insights Needed: 2026 Special Needs Survey Now Open

Help shape the 2026 state of Special-Needs Transportation report! School district and contractor leaders — share your notes on ridership, equipment, and staffing by Dec. 31, 2025.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 16, 2025

Survey: Homeless Student Identification Rises for Third Consecutive Year

New data reveals frontline perspectives on supporting some of America’s most vulnerable students, detailing transportation challenges and possible solutions.

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Kala Henkensiefken poses for a photo in the driver's seat of a school bus. Text reads: "From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken."
Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 11, 2025

From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken's Legacy in Special Education Transportation

For decades, Henkensiefken has been a cornerstone of special education transportation in Minnesota. As she prepares for retirement, her career reflects on the industry's evolution and her unwavering commitment to its advancement.

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Female HopSkipDrive CareDriver in an orange shirt driving a student to school in a car.
Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2025

HopSkipDrive Rolls Out Back-to-School Innovations and State Expansions

With new ride-fulfilling features, team support, and city expansions, the service boosts its reach during back-to-school.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 11, 2025

HopSkipDrive Expands Specialty Transportation Options

The expanded offering will serve students in wheelchairs and rider assistants, and car seat users. The services will be available to schools in the 2025-2026 academic year.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 9, 2025

AMF Bruns Breaks Ground on New Ohio Facility

The special-needs equipment supplier is about to get a new home for its North American operations not far from its current HQ in the Buckeye State.

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