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The transportation team in Madison, WI, stands in front of a district school bus
Managementby News/Media ReleaseMarch 18, 2026

BusRight Raises $30M to Enhance Platform Features

The school bus routing and technology company has reached a new financial milestone in its latest funding round led by Volition Capital.

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An orange and white graphic with the cover of HopSkipDrive's 2025 Safety Report and text reading "Seventh Annual Safety Report."
Safetyby StaffMarch 18, 2026

What’s Behind HopSkipDrive’s Near-Perfect Safety Record in 2025?

The alternative transportation provider’s 2025 Safety Report highlights 99.7% incident-free rides, 130 million safe miles, and more.

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School Bus Fleet leadership update graphic announcing School Bus Logistics hires Lance Osler as routing consultant and Dave Sollecito as director of business development, with headshots of both.
Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 17, 2026

School Bus Logistics Promotes Dave Sollecito, Welcomes New Routing Consultant

Industry veteran Lance Osler joins the Denver-based firm as routing consultant while Sollecito steps into a new leadership role focused on business development.

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A black, white, and red graphic with an image of the back of a school bus and text reading "Legislative Roundup March 2026."
Managementby StaffMarch 16, 2026

School Bus Laws to Watch: Anti-Trafficking Curriculum, Passing Loopholes & Tougher Penalties

From Nebraska CDL training add-ons, tackling stop arm passing loopholes in Minnesota, and increased penalties for school bus driver DUIs and firearm incidents, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

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A purple and white Fleetio graphic with text reading "Fleetio Introduces AI Service Advisor."
Maintenancefrom Staff and News ReportsMarch 13, 2026

Fleetio Launches AI-Powered Maintenance Service Advisor

The company’s new AI tool helps fleet managers approve repairs faster, prioritize maintenance, and reduce shop time across high-volume fleets.

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HopSkipDrive dashcam in a car.
Managementby StaffMarch 13, 2026

HopSkipDrive Launches In-App Ride Recording and Real-Time Student Trip Tracking Tool

New software features add smartphone-based ride recording and web trip tracking to boost safety, transparency, and caregiver visibility.

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An orange and red graphic with an image of a school bus parked at the curb in the background, and text reading "Union Momentum Continues in Alaska, Ontario & New York."
Managementfrom Staff and News ReportsMarch 12, 2026

School Bus Labor Disputes and Union Organizing Continue Across North America

School bus drivers and monitors in New York joined Teamsters, while others in Alaska and Ontario face ongoing strikes over wages and contracts.

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Headshots of Shelby Noakes, Rob Consoli, Rachel Trindade, and Michael Chase featured in a Zonar leadership update graphic from School Bus Fleet.
Managementby News/Media ReleaseMarch 11, 2026

Zonar Announces New Executive Leadership Appointments

After a recent merger and another acquisition, Zonar looks to the future with its four new executive team leads.

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Graphic promoting Kajeet Connected Communities, a program offering managed internet connectivity solutions for schools, libraries and nonprofits to support digital access initiatives.
Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 11, 2026

Kajeet Launches Low-Cost Internet Program for Schools and Buses

In the wake of federal funding cuts to the e-rate program and on-board WiFi, Kajeet offers a new option for Internet connectivity where it matters most for students.

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Graphic announcing Forest River Bus & Van’s 2025 Top Dealer awards alongside a plaque recognizing The Bus Center as a Top 4 Dealer of the Year for sales performance and customer service.
Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 10, 2026

The Bus Center Named a 2025 Top 4 Forest River Dealer

The Bus Center was named a Top 4 Dealer for Forest River Bus & Van for 2025, marking its second consecutive year receiving recognition from the manufacturer.

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