Check out our pics from inside and outside of the convention center during the 2017 NAPT and NASDPTS gatherings in Ohio.
PHOTOS: Highlights From the Columbus Conferences
After the unveiling of Thomas Built’s new electric bus, attendees check out what’s not under the hood: an engine. The electric motor is near the rear axle.
In an eye-catching NAPT presentation, officials from Daimler brands demonstrated driver-assistive technologies that are available in Mercedes cars and Freightliner trucks.
Students' abundant artistic talent was on display, with entries for the 2017 National School Bus Safety Week Poster Contest. Shown here are entries from the grades K-2 division.
Diana Hollander (center), Nevada state director and NASDPTS president, makes a point during a session on media coverage of school bus driver misbehavior.
Athlete and author Roger Crawford, one of the NAPT keynote speakers, inspired the audience with his story of becoming an exceptional tennis player with four impaired limbs.
Max Christensen, Iowa state director and NASDPTS past president, moderates a discussion on the use of mobile data terminals (tablets, for example) for school bus drivers.
Attendees check out the ramp on the new Collins Low-Floor school bus.
Bus Safety Solutions demonstrated its extended stop arm.
Apparently the Star Trek crew was in Columbus during the pupil transportation conferences.
In a National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) conference session, Launi Harden (center) and Alex Robinson (not pictured) led a mock IEP meeting in which participants discussed a behavioral issue with a special-needs school bus passenger.
This convention center feature turned a lot of heads. Conference-goers could step into a booth in which 32 cameras take photos to create a 3D image. Call it a super selfie.
Raymond Melleady of USSC Group urges pupil transportation leaders to assess how automated and connected vehicle technologies will impact their operations in the years to come.
Dr. Kristin Poland of the National Transportation Safety Board shares findings from school bus crash investigations during a National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) conference session on lap-shoulder belts.
John Franklin of Atlanta Public Schools was named School Bus Fleet’s Administrator of the Year.
Near the convention center, Columbus’ North Market is a popular spot to shop for fresh produce or grab a bite to eat.
As the NAPT conference revved up in the convention center, runners sped past in the Hot Chocolate 15K/5K race, which raised money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Blue Bird gave attendees a chance to ride its new All American RE electric school bus around downtown Columbus.
Attendees file into the NAPT trade show, where more than 120 vendors showcased their products.
IC Bus unveiled its new IC Electric Bus ChargE at the trade show.