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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 19, 2025

HopSkipDrive Rolls Out Wheelchair-Accessible Rides in 10 Cities

As the alternative transportation provider ramps up its offerings, students who use wheelchairs in select U.S. cities will now be able to use the company for rides to and from school.

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Implementing IEPs on the Bus
ArticlesFebruary 12, 2025

Implementing IEPs On the Bus: How to Increase Communication Between Teams

Individualized Education Plans have been causing headaches for transportation directors across the country. Here, tips on increasing communication with special education teams for more effective collaboration.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 29, 2025

5 Questions: Teena Mitchell on Tech, Training, and Transforming Special Needs Transportation

Meet Teena Mitchell, a dedicated advocate for special needs transportation. In this Q&A, the Greenville County Schools coordinator and NAPT president shares insights on industry advancements, behavior strategies, and bridging gaps in special education transportation.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 27, 2025

Accessible and Inclusive: The Latest in School Bus Assistive Tools & Tech

Explore innovative assistive technologies transforming school buses to support students with diverse needs, from behavioral aids to sensory tools and communication devices.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettJanuary 22, 2025

What’s Behind the Rise in Special Needs Transportation?

Autism, mental health, and social development: Special-needs transportation is changing. Here’s why — and what it means for pupil transporters.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 20, 2025

Driver Shortage Remains No. 1 Challenge for Special-Needs Transportation [2025 Survey Report]

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Check out what this year’s survey data tells us about staffing and pay, tech adoption, fleet makeup, and more. This survey is sponsored by AMF Bruns of America.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsNovember 19, 2024

School Bus Attendant Recorded Hitting Autistic Student (& Tips to Prevent Incidents)

An Albuquerque school bus attendant allegedly struck the child dozens of times over 10 days, and was recorded on surveillance footage.

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Newsby StaffNovember 18, 2024

Help Shape SBF's 2025 Special-Needs Report: Survey Open

We're asking all K-12 school districts and contractors to share their voice about special-needs transportation for SBF's annual survey. Please respond by Jan. 6!

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 22, 2024

Durham School Services Employees Honored by Idaho Department of Education

Special Education Driver and Evaluator Thomas Geren was named the Special Needs Transportation Award winner, while Safety and Training Supervisor Terry Marinos was named School Bus Driver Trainer of the Year.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 20, 2024

First Student Wins Technology Award for Alternative Transportation Solution

First Student received the Technology Strategy Impact Award for North America by Forrester for the creation of its FirstAlt program.

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