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Safety•by Amanda Huggett•July 21, 2026

2026 NASDPTS Survey: Data Shows Further Reduction of Illegal Passing

New data is in! School bus stop-arm passings are down to 38.4 million violations per year, about a 2.3% decrease from last school year.

Graphic for a School Bus Fleet news story showing a school bus, two students walking toward it, and the headline, "Ohio Considers Ending Transportation Payments," referring to proposed changes to student transportation policy.

Management•by Amanda Huggett•July 19, 2026

Ohio Transportation Workgroup Calls for End to 'Impractical to Transport' Payments

A final report from Ohio's Pupil Transportation Workgroup proposes ending "impractical to transport" payments and expanding transportation options through regional partnerships, but not all industry pros agree on the approach.

A close up of a school bus stop arm with a graphic overlay. Text reads "California Districts Adopt Routing Platform."

Management•from Staff and News Reports•July 15, 2026

Transfinder Expands California Footprint with Multiple School District Wins

Six California school districts selected the company's routing platform and related transportation technology as Transfinder continues expanding its presence across the state.

Alternative Fuels•by Staff•July 11, 2026

EPA Unveils Proposed Changes to 2027 Heavy-Duty Engine Rules

The federal agency has proposed changes to next year’s targets that would eliminate DEF derates, ease warranty requirements, and retain current NOx emissions standards.

Promotional image of Zonar's Bus Suite platform displayed on a desktop monitor, tablet, and smartphone, showcasing dashboards for ridership analytics, route management, GPS tracking, and real-time student transportation operations.

Management•from News/Media Release•July 10, 2026

Zonar Launches Reimagined Bus Suite Web Portal

Can one platform replace your transportation software stack? Zonar says its new Bus Suite unifies routing, dispatch, field trips, GPS, and parent communication.

An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an InCharge Energy technician working and text reading "EV Charging & Infrastructure Gains."

Alternative Fuels•by Elora Haynes•July 10, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: EV Charging & Infrastructure Projects Gain Momentum

The latest developments include new funding, charging infrastructure, utility investments, and fleet technologies designed to support the transition to electric school buses nationwide.

Safety•by Staff and News Reports•July 9, 2026

Another School Bus Fatality Reported in Monsey, New York

A 7-year-old girl died after being struck by a school bus in Rockland County, New York while crossing the street. Here's what we know.

Three award winners pose with their awards.

Management•by Elora Haynes•July 9, 2026

Indiana Association Announces 2026 Award Winners

See who earned top honors at the 2026 School Transportation Association of Indiana conference, recognizing excellence in school transportation statewide.

Graphic announcing an acquisition in the school transportation industry, featuring the Student Transportation of America (STA) and Tremblay's Bus Company logos over a background of parked yellow school buses, with the headline "Acquisition News" and School Bus Fleet branding.

Management•from News/Media Release•July 8, 2026

Student Transportation of America Acquires Massachusetts Contractor

Tremblay’s Bus Company and its 400-bus fleet joins the STA family of brands as the company grows its presence across the Northeast U.S.

Collage of winners receiving awards during the 61st Annual Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) Conference, featuring recipients posing on stage with engraved wooden plaques and MAPT branding.

Management•by Amanda Huggett•July 7, 2026

Michigan Association Announces 2026 Award Winners

See who earned top honors at the 2026 Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation conference, recognizing excellence in school transportation statewide.

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