Editors' picks: photo galleries of the year
Two of School Bus Fleet's standout photo galleries in 2015 offered a look back at vintage advertisements and a collection of captivating shots from longtime SBF contributor John Horton.

One of SBF’s standout photo galleries of 2015 featured captivating photography by veteran school bus driver John Horton.
Two of School Bus Fleet's standout photo galleries in 2015 offered a look back at vintage advertisements and a collection of captivating shots from longtime SBF contributor John Horton.
Here are the details on our top two pictorial picks, with links to view them.
PHOTOS: Vintage ads from the SBF archives, Part 1
Take a trip back to another era of pupil transportation with these classic ads from past issues of School Bus Fleet and its predecessors. The first edition in this series features ads from 1956 through 1961.
PHOTOS: A veteran driver’s innovative school bus shots
With longtime School Bus Fleet contributor John Horton set to retire, we present some of his captivating photos that have illustrated many SBF articles over the years.
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NSTA on 250 Years of America and the Road Ahead for Student Transportation
Curt Macysyn joins The Route to discuss student transportation's role in American history, federal regulation, driver recruitment, illegal passing, AI, and the industry’s future. Sponsored by IC Bus.
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Photo Highlights: Inside the 2026 Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation Conference
Snapshots from the 2026 MAPT conference, where Michigan's school transportation professionals gathered for training, technology updates, awards, networking, and more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read More →Inside MAPT 2026: Michigan’s School Transportation Community Connects at Boyne Mountain
Check out highlights from the 2026 MAPT Summer Conference, where over 300 transportation pros gathered for training, networking, awards, and trade show.
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Summit School Services to Complete Fleetwide Samsara Technology Rollout
The company said outfitting its entire fleet with AI-powered safety and fleet management technology will strengthen student safety and operational efficiency across its local brands.
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Why the School Bus May Be America's Most Overlooked Icon
Every day, millions of students climb aboard. But few realize the yellow school bus has helped transform education, connect communities, and come to symbolize civic responsibility.
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Why More Drivers Won’t Fix the Shortage
Hiring isn’t enough. Learn how leading fleets are solving driver shortages through smarter retention, training, and culture strategies.
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