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Articlesby Wes PlattJune 8, 2023

4 ChatGPT Prompts for School Bus Routing

Can you use this AI tool to help optimize school bus fleet routes, congestion, and special-needs assistance within your school transportation operation?

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 2, 2023

FirstAlt Awarded Contract with Equalis Group

The new agreement allows K-12 schools across the U.S. that are Equalis Group members to quickly and easily contract with FirstAlt, a special needs transportation provider and division of First Student.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 26, 2023

Durham School Services Celebrated for Exemplary Dedication to Students

Student transportation provider recognizes high-achieving figures within community.

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Photo GalleriesApril 26, 2023

PHOTOS: NAPT Raleigh Roadshow 2023 in Pictures

The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) took its show on the road for a conference focused primarily on transportation expectations and options when it comes to students with unique physical and emotional needs. Attendees gathered in downtown Raleigh, capital of North Carolina, for the event.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 25, 2023

Settlement Finalized in NYC Class-Action Diabetes Lawsuit

A federal court gave final approval to a plan to make better accommodations for New York City's students with diabetes and to ensure they can properly experience school activities alongside their classmates.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 24, 2023

Zum Expands Footprint on West Coast

Spokane Public Schools awarded a new five-year contract to Zum. The district first leveraged Zum's technology last fall by serving the district's special education students, McKinney Vento, and HEART program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 24, 2023

Zum Lands Another California Contract

The latest expansion comes in the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD), where Zum has a contract of up to $8.8 million over five years to assist with special-education student transportation.

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Articlesby Wes PlattJanuary 27, 2023

Building Strengths for Special-Needs Passengers

School transportation professionals benefit from training to make the most efficient use of equipment aboard their buses.

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VideosJanuary 24, 2023

Needs by the Numbers [VIDEO]

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the latest SBF special-needs transportation survey.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 20, 2023

Working Animals: Service Dogs and the School Bus

School buses are going to the dogs! No, not like that; for students with disabilities, service animals are critical support and are permitted both in schools and on the big yellow bus. Here’s how school districts can plan and prepare for a new furry passenger.

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