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School Bus Fleet's annual special-needs transportation survey returns. Share your insights on ridership, staffing, fleet operations, and challenges by Dec. 4, 2026.
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We're asking all K-12 school districts and contractors to share their voice about special-needs transportation for SBF's annual survey. Please respond by Jan. 6!
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First Student received the Technology Strategy Impact Award for North America by Forrester for the creation of its FirstAlt program.
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The Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council's report highlights barriers to transportation for vulnerable students, emphasizing the need for creative policy solutions to address inequities. The council aims to provide solutions in a forthcoming white paper.
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Durham School Services driver Rachel Suchan and bus assistant Dave "Big-Dave" Buckholz received the Love the Bus Award for their handling of a special-needs passenger whose guardian ran late for pickup.
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More students are identified as needing special attention and transportation opportunities, but fleets are running short on drivers and aides.
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Technology can transform the daily bus ride for special-needs students into a safe and inclusive experience.
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Discover essential strategies for evacuating special-needs students from school buses. This comprehensive approach includes customized evacuation plans, effective staff training, regular emergency drills, and community engagement to enhance student safety.
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School Bus Fleet reached out to state transportation directors across the United States to gather data about the current school transportation system operating in districts throughout the country. We also collected sales data from bus manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada to gauge demand for new vehicles.
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These stories provided information about the state of special-needs transportation for students in 2023.
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Respondents are asked to fill out the survey no later than Jan. 9. Results will appear in the February edition of the magazine.
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