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Safetyfrom Staff and News ReportsMarch 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.

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Molly McGee Hewitt stands at a podium on a stage with a screen behind her that says "Driven Together" and the NAPT logo
Managementby Amanda HuggettMarch 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.

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a photo of a LION school bus with text overlay that reads "LION update: "A company rebuilt"
Managementby Staff and News ReportsMarch 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.

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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 Fuelsfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 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.

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

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

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

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Managementby StaffMarch 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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Students walking away from a school bus with a driver in the background, representing efforts to improve student behavior support and safety in school transportation programs.

First Student Boosts Student Support in Wichita & Texas

First Student and Wichita Public Schools are using behavioral support strategies to improve student ride experiences, while a separate initiative expands access to after-school programs through a bus donation.

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Yellow school bus on road with “Company Update” graphic and EverDriven logo announcing school bus routing services
Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 19, 2026

EverDriven Launches New School Bus Routing Services

The alternative transportation company expands its services to traditional yellow buses with the launch of a new division focused on helping school districts optimize their routes.

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