N.J. districts to share transportation services

Officials from Branchburg Township School District and Readington Township Public Schools expect each of the districts to save at least $70,000 under the first year of the agreement. Branchburg will provide the transportation supervisor, and Readington will provide the dispatcher. Maintenance of the buses will be shared.

School Bus Refurbishment Project

2026 NASDPTS Survey: Data Shows Further Reduction of Illegal Passing

New data is in! School bus stop-arm passings are down to 38.4 million violations per year, about a 2.3% decrease from last school year — but passings on the right side of the bus are higher than ever.

Texas district’s transportation services honored for sustainability

The Houston Independent School District wins the National Association of Fleet Administrators Excellence in Public Fleet Sustainability award for 2013. The district is recognized for its use of alternative fuels and partnership with the University of Houston to test a school bus filter that will convert smog-producing pollutants emitted from engines into water and nitrogen gas.

Industry Suppliers Offer Distracted Driving Awareness Month Reminders

Distracted driving continues to pose serious risks in school zones, with new data and driver insights highlighting ongoing concerns and potential solutions to improve student and roadway safety.

New Mexico School District Gets Air-Conditioned School Buses

The purchase was part of the Las Cruces Transportation Federation Local No. 6341 bus driver union's negotiations that led to a one-day strike in October 2021. The STS-NM general manager said the buses would be replaced no matter what.

Heroes in School Transportation

In this new feature, we shine the spotlight on pupil transportation professionals from around the nation who have saved lives or performed other selfless acts. Read about how their training, dedication and quick thinking paid off.

Tennessee District Leaders Get Behind the Wheel

During a recent session of the Clarksville-Montgomery (Tenn.) School System’s Leadership CMCSS class, participants discussed inclement weather, rezoning, and child nutrition. They also discussed student transportation and had the opportunity to drive a school bus.

Virginia School District Celebrates Delivery of Electric School Buses

Falls Church City Public Schools' new Thomas Built Jouley buses each seat up to 77 students and can travel approximately 135 miles on a three-hour charge.