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Two children with backpacks walk toward a First Student yellow school bus parked on a suburban street under the shade of trees.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 1, 2025

First Student's Tech Expansion for 2025-26 School Year

The contractor company revealed its roadmap for the upcoming school year, which includes expanding its HALO platform to all buses, rolling out a new Rate My Service feature, and adding to its alternative transportation solution.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 25, 2025

National School Transportation Association Presents 2025 Award Winners

Twenty individuals and private contractor organizations were recognized for excellence in student transportation at NSTA's annual meeting.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsJuly 25, 2025

Zum Receives New California Contract, National Recognition

The Fast Company-honoree and transportation provider will soon start service for Fresno Unified's 100-plus schools.

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Newsby StaffJune 19, 2025

Minnesota Contractor Association Honors 2025 Award Winners

The Minnesota School Bus Operators Association recognized several of its members through three awards at its annual summer conference. Here's who went home with honors.

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Photo Galleriesby Amanda HuggettJune 18, 2025

2025 Minnesota School Bus Operators Association Summer Conference Highlights [PHOTOS]

Nearly 150 school bus contractors convened in Deerwood, Minnesota, for the association’s annual summer conference, consisting of education, updates, networking, awards, and a vendor show. See the highlights in photos here!

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An orange graphic with the June 2025 SBF magazine cover and text reading "New Issue Alert!"
Newsby StaffJune 12, 2025

Now Online: School Bus Fleet's June/July 2025 Contractor Issue

From our Contractor of the Year interview to 2025 survey results on the state of contracting, natural disasters, alternative transportation, and electric buses, don't miss these articles.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 4, 2025

Beacon Mobility Launches Beacon Connect

The new communication tool was purpose-built for student transportation, offering vehicle tracking, a family app, routing requests, video access, reporting tools, and real-time messaging.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJune 4, 2025

Rethinking the Route: A Deep Dive into Alternative Transportation for School Districts

As district and student needs evolve, schools are increasingly looking beyond the yellow bus and turning to alternative transportation options. Learn why this niche is growing, tips on choosing a safe, reliable provider, and an overview of the companies ready to help.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMay 26, 2025

Fleets in Flux: Adapting to Changing Student Transportation Needs

Gone are the days of school bus fleets being made up of just yellow buses. These days, we’re seeing more fuel and vehicle types than ever, as the use of passenger vehicles and vans increases and the role of alternative transportation providers soars. Let’s dig into it.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMay 19, 2025

How a Life Change Changed Lives: Michael Brown, 2025 Contractor of the Year

With over four decades of commitment in school bus transportation, Michael Brown has built a respected student transportation company in California, tirelessly advocating for drivers and making a profound impact on the industry in the Bay Area.

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