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See how technology is changing school transportation operations and the student experience. Find coverage of routing software, AI, telematics, cameras, student tracking, parent communication, fleet data, and other emerging tools, right here.

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Zūm CMX student transportation platform shown across a laptop, tablet, smartphone, and in-vehicle display, featuring route planning, optimization, student pickup, and driver navigation tools.
News•by News/Media Release•September 27, 2026

Zum CMX Expands Across Los Angeles Unified

LAUSD deployed Zum's AI-powered technology across its fleet, creating a connected platform across both district- and Zum-operated buses.

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A driver in an orange t-shirt uses a smartphone mounted on a vehicle dashboard to access HopSkipDrive’s app.
News•by Elora Haynes•September 24, 2026

HopSkipDrive’s CareEngine Targets the ‘Exceptions’ in Student Transportation

The new platform works alongside districts’ existing transportation management systems to coordinate specialized rides, automate last-minute changes, and turn ride data into operational improvements.

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Geotab fleet safety platform showing driver coaching data and video of driving events alongside a Geotab vehicle camera.
News•by News/Media Release•September 17, 2026

Geotab Expands Fleet Safety Tools With Video Coaching, Risk Insights

New safety and video capabilities aim to help fleet managers assess risk, support drivers, and take targeted action through video coaching, red-light violation detection, and more.

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News•by Staff and News Reports•July 2, 2026

Summit School Services to Complete Fleetwide Samsara Technology Rollout

The company said outfitting its entire fleet with AI-powered safety and fleet management technology will strengthen student safety and operational efficiency across its local brands.

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News•by Elora Haynes•June 24, 2026

AI Tools Roundup: New Fleet Tools Aim to Turn Data Into Faster Decisions

The latest AI-powered platforms could help student transportation teams analyze fleet performance, manage maintenance, and uncover operational insights using natural-language queries.

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Articles•April 20, 2026

From Overwhelmed to Optimized: How AI Is Transforming School Transportation Leadership

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most practical tools in today’s transportation office. Here’s how it is improving parent communication, board reporting, training development, and overall efficiency — without replacing professional judgment.

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Articles•March 6, 2026

How GPS Tracking Helps School Bus Fleets Improve On-Time Performance Without Adding Routes

Struggling with late buses? GPS data can help fleets cut delays, fix route bottlenecks, and improve on-time performance without adding routes.

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Articles•by Elora Haynes•December 30, 2025

Where Is All This Tech Taking Us in 2026?

AI and industry technology shifts from reports to real-time coordination in 2026, unifying platforms, boosting safety tech, and making parent transparency the norm.

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Articles•by Elora Haynes•December 23, 2025

Planning Before Purchasing: A 10-Step Framework for Vetting Tech

New tech tools can drive real impact or real frustration. Here’s how pupil transportation leaders can make smarter, safer, and budget-friendly tech decisions using a vetting process.

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A red and orange graphic with text reading "Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot."
Articles•by Elora Haynes•October 21, 2025

Driving Made Safer: AI Cameras as a Bus Driver’s Co-Pilot

See how AI-powered driver assistance technology works as a partner on the road, offering timely alerts and coaching to keep students and drivers safe.

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