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Students getting off a yellow electric school bus labeled “100% Electric” with Zūm Services branding

Management•from News/Media Release•March 27, 2026

Zum Shares 2025 Successes

Zūm Services achieved record-setting revenue last year as its AI-powered platform grew to 15 states. These and more measurable wins detailed here.

Close-up of a school bus stop-arm camera mounted on the side of a yellow bus, used to record drivers who illegally pass while students board or exit.

Safety•from News/Media Release•March 27, 2026

Michigan District Rolls Out New Stop-Arm Program

Grand Rapids Public Schools is partnering up with BusPatrol and Dean Transportation to outfit the entire bus fleet with cameras.

Safety•from Staff and News Reports•March 26, 2026

Safety Vision Report Highlights Growing Impact of AI-Powered Video on Fleet Safety

New research finds intelligent video systems are reducing crashes, lowering insurance costs, and reshaping safety strategies across school transportation fleets.

Management•by Amanda Huggett•March 26, 2026

Inside NAPT’s Driven Together Campaign

How the association is driving increased awareness and education about the role of the school bus across the country and the shared commitment we have in its success.

a photo of a LION school bus with text overlay that reads "LION update: "A company rebuilt"

Management•by Staff and News Reports•March 25, 2026

LION Shares Company Update One Year Post-Acquisition

After a turbulent year, the former Lion Electric announces almost 200 employees and over 500 new bus sales with improved uptime from its plant serving Quebec.

Graphic titled “Canada’s First Electric School Bus Report Card: 2026” with CESBA branding and an image of the report cover featuring a map of Canada

Alternative Fuels•from News/Media Release•March 25, 2026

Report: Canada's Transition to Electric School Buses Lags Behind Goals

Canada’s first electric school bus report card finds that most provinces are failing the transition away from diesel buses used for student transportation.

Automated external defibrillator (AED) mounted on a wall inside a manufacturing facility, highlighting workplace emergency preparedness and safety equipment availability.

Safety•by Nicole Damron•March 24, 2026

Should School Buses Have AEDs? OEM’s New Safety Investment Sparks Discussion

A growing push to expand AED access is raising a key question for the school bus industry.

Conference registration table staffed by Maine School Safety Center team members assisting attendees with check-in at a school safety and transportation event.

Management•from News/Media Release•March 24, 2026

Highlights from the 2026 Maine School Safety and Transportation Conference

School safety and transportation professionals gathered in Maine to share strategies, training, and best practices aimed at improving emergency preparedness and coordination across schools and bus operations.

An aerial image showing the final resting positions of a 2024 Illinois school bus crash with a tractor trailer.

Safety•by Elora Haynes•March 24, 2026

New NTSB Investigation Report Highlights Driver Impairment and Medical Requirements

The recent investigative report found driver impairment and fatigue from prescription medications led to a fatal school bus crash in 2024.

a collage of photos from past SBFX events with an orange overlay and text that says "SBFX applications now open"

Management•by Staff•March 23, 2026

SBFX 2026 Operator Applications Open: What You Need to Know

Calling all district transportation and contractor leaders: Get away for top-tier networking and education in sunny Scottsdale this September, all at no cost to you. Interested? Here are the details.

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