2025 Year in Review: Your Most-Read School Bus Fleet Stories
Pressed Play: 2025 Year in Review, Video Edition
You watched, shared, and replayed these videos all year long; see School Bus Fleet’s most-watched coverage on safety, policy, tech, and leadership.
December 18, 2025
Check out our biggest stories captured on video in 2025, from alternative transportation to safety tech shaping school transportation.
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Some stories are best told on camera.
In 2025, we dove into topics with real thought leaders in the industry, covering breaking news and inspirational stories that made you tune in. From alternative transportation, human trafficking, new bus features, and emerging safety tech, these videos captured the conversations that shaped school transportation this year.
Top-Viewed Videos
1. Beyond the Yellow Bus: Exploring Alternative Student Transportation
EverDriven CEO Mitch Bowling joins The Route to discuss how alternative transportation is expanding options beyond the yellow bus.
2. Protecting Students with Smarter Tech Aboard the School Bus
Safe Fleet’s Mike Hagan joins us on The Route to discuss the future of school bus safety technology — from predictive stop arms and driver monitoring to AI cameras and law enforcement partnerships. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.
3. Safety Lessons from School Bus Accidents
NTSB accident investigator Meg Sweeney shares how real school bus crash investigations lead to safer practices and prevent future tragedies.
4. What’s Going on in Washington? A Check-In with NSTA
We cover top headlines in student transportation before joining NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn to discuss recent events and updates from Washington, D.C.
5. Leadership Lessons with SBF’s Award Winners
Get to know the inspiring stories of 12 young leaders in student transportation in this episode of The Route! Plus, hear stories and takeaways from SBF’s 2025 Administrator of the Year, Kimberly Jones.
Most-Watched Video Short: NAPT ACTS 2025 Highlights: SBF On the Scene with IC Bus
Join us from the trade show floor at NAPT's ACTS conference in Grand Rapids from Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2025! School Bus Fleet caught up with Chad Duncan from IC Bus to check out the next-generation IC CE diesel school bus featuring a redesigned glass door for improved visibility, dual-height handrails, and bright LED interior lighting.
YouTube's Favorite Video of the Year: Human Trafficking & The School Bus
Human trafficking might not be top of mind when you think of school buses — but it should be. Let's chat with Truckers Against Trafficking and a former transportation director about how this crime shows up in school transportation — and how drivers can play a life-saving role in spotting and stopping it.
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CALSTART and Forth Combine to Form Catalyst Mobility
The new name represents a renewed vision for the nonprofit focused on advancing clean, equitable, and affordable transportation solutions that move people and goods.
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What Makes a Great School Bus Driver Trainer?
Choosing the right school bus driver trainer takes more than experience. Learn six keys to selecting and developing trainers and evaluating program effectiveness.
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School Bus Contractors Expand Through New Deals, Acquisitions & Partnerships
STA's Canadian division acquires Ontario-based G&L Stevenson Transport while Durham School Services adds a new district contract in California, First Student adds a New Jersey contract, and Minnesota Coaches acquires Halo Transportation.
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Logan Bus Company Rolls Out AI Phone System for NYC School Bus Families
A summer pilot found that AI agents could handle most routine calls, freeing up time for customer service staff to focus on emergencies and complex family concerns.
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From Intent to Impact: What I Learned About Leadership from TAPT
A Texas transportation supervisor shares lessons on self-awareness, accountability, managing stress and building trust — and why investing in leadership development matters at every stage of your career.
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NAPT Names 2026 Award Recipients, Hall of Fame Inductee
Who earned national recognition for their work in student transportation? This year, NAPT named five recipients of its 2026 awards for service, safety, and leadership, plus its newest Hall of Famer.
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Sponsored•September 2, 2026
2026 State of Student Transportation Report
Driver shortages. Rising costs. Growing safety expectations. More data, but not enough time to act on it. The 2026 State of Student Transportation Report reveals what transportation leaders say is putting the most pressure on their operations—and where they’re investing next. See how your priorities compare.
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How to De-Escalate an Angry Person: 5 Steps for Handling Workplace Conflict
What makes emotions run high, and how should you handle an angry colleague or parent? Follow these steps for staying calm, listening, showing empathy, and resolving conflict.
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Sponsored•September 1, 2026
What Readiness Looks Like This School Year
Learn about the challenges shaping the 2026–2027 school year, from persistent driver shortages and budget pressure to technology and readiness gaps. See how school districts are responding and adapting in Zonar’s 2026 Back-to-School Readiness Report.
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