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School transportation professional holding a two-way radio in front of a row of school buses, with PositionPTT radio and communication accessories pictured alongside him.

Management•by Amanda Huggett•August 13, 2026

Beyond Two-Way Radios: School Bus Communications Evolve With Push-to-Talk Over Cellular

PRYME Radio and PositionPTT join forces to advance hands-free radio use and reduce distracted driving. See how PoC compares with traditional radios on range, cost, safety, and connectivity.

Management•by Elora Haynes•August 12, 2026

Have School Districts Adapted to Bus Driver Shortages or Simply Accepted Less Service?

According to a recent report from HopSkipDrive, many districts appear to have recalibrated what "normal" transportation service looks like.

A blue and white graphic with text reading "The Ripple Effect of a Reliable Ride."

Management•by Elora Haynes•August 12, 2026

Reliable Transportation Linked to Better Student Outcomes, New EverDriven Study Finds

See why new research suggests transportation consistency improves student outcomes while influencing attendance, funding, IEP compliance, and family trust.

Waymo’s fully autonomous legacy Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan at a crosswalk with a red overlay and text reading "Are Autonomous Vehicles Ready to Safely Navigate School Bus Stops?"

Safety•by Elora Haynes•August 11, 2026

Are Autonomous Vehicles Ready to Safely Navigate School Bus Stops?

NHTSA is accelerating autonomous vehicle deployment through new safety standards and commercial approvals. See why school transportation leaders are watching.

School buses at a Southeast Michigan facility illustrate Kerry Brothers’ growing regional maintenance network following its acquisition of Downriver Truck and Bus.

Maintenance•by Amanda Huggett•August 11, 2026

Kerry Brothers Grows Michigan School Bus Repair Network

The acquisition of Downriver Truck and Bus expands Kerry Brothers’ school bus maintenance footprint across southeast Michigan, adding repair capacity, diagnostic resources, and state inspection support.

Safety•by Staff and News Reports•August 10, 2026

NFL Star Lomas Brown Kicks Off New Illegal School Bus Passing PSA

Just in time for the back-to-school season, the former Detroit Lions offensive tackle took time to record a video encouraging motorists to slow down around school buses.

Graphic announcing an acquisition update, showing The Mobility House and PowerFlex logos over a background image of electric school buses at a charging depot, indicating The Mobility House's acquisition of PowerFlex.

Alternative Fuels•by News/Media Release•August 10, 2026

The Mobility House Joins PowerFlex in Fleet Electrification Deal

The acquisition combines intelligent charging software, bidirectional charging expertise, and fleet electrification services to support the growing adoption of electric school buses across North America.

A close-up side view of a yellow Switzer-CARTY school bus parked in a bus yard, with the contractor's name displayed on the side panel and additional school buses visible in the background.

Management•by News/Media Release•August 7, 2026

Switzer-CARTY Enters the U.S. with New Acquisition

The Canadian contractor’s acquisition of Minnesota-based Agnes Corporation marks its first cross-border expansion into the United States and adds 350 vehicles.

An orange and yellow graphic with a black and white image of an electric school bus with charging infrastructure and text reading "Electric School Buses Hit the Road."

Alternative Fuels•by Elora Haynes•August 7, 2026

Alt-Fuel Moves: Electric School Bus Investments Hit the Road

See which districts across the U.S. are putting electric school buses into service, expanding charging infrastructure, and planning the next phase of fleet electrification.

Students wearing backpacks line up to board a yellow school bus, each holding an NFC-enabled student ID card to scan as they enter. The image illustrates student ridership tracking technology that records boarding activity in real time.

Management•by News/Media Release•August 6, 2026

BusRight Adds New Rider Tracking Technology

Safety Pass is an NFC-based student ridership tracking solution that provides real-time boarding and drop-off data to improve school bus safety and family communication.

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