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ArticlesCover Storyby 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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Newsby StaffFebruary 29, 2024

Idaho Recognizes Caring School Transportation Pros

Durham School Services driver Rachel Suchan and bus assistant Dave "Big-Dave" Buckholz received the Love the Bus Award for their handling of a special-needs passenger whose guardian ran late for pickup.

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Articlesby Wes PlattFebruary 15, 2024

Special-Needs Ridership on the Rise [2024 Survey Results]

More students are identified as needing special attention and transportation opportunities, but fleets are running short on drivers and aides.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2024

Now Online: February's Digital School Bus Fleet!

The second issue of 2024 features our annual special-needs transportation survey, plus a column from Dan Kobussen, president of the National School Transportation Association.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 1, 2024

Special Equipment on a Special-Needs Transportation School Bus

Technology can transform the daily bus ride for special-needs students into a safe and inclusive experience.

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Videosby Wes PlattJanuary 24, 2024

Effective School Bus Evacuations [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses safe and effective plans for special-needs school bus evacuations. Plus, get a recap of recent news from the school transportation industry!

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