Special-Needs Transportation Shifts in 2026: More Riders, More Tech, New Pressures [Survey Report]

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and emerging challenges. Details here! Survey sponsor: AMF Bruns of America.

Bus Briefs — 3/22/07

FBI deems children safe, despite school bus warning WASHINGTON — An FBI spokesman assured the public that the nation’s children are s...

Media Campaign Is Key to Lifting Industry’s Image

Expansion of school bus transportation in the 21st century hinges on the industry's efforts to promote its achievements and to erase widespread misconceptions.

School Bus Laws To Watch: Seat Belt Bills, Funding Fights & EV Changes

From national bills on seat belts and driver oversight to driver awareness campaigns referencing “Finn’s Rule” and ongoing transportation funding debates in Alaska, here’s the latest in school bus legislation across the U.S.

School Bus Business Briefs: School Grants, New Contracts & Revenue Growth

In school bus tech and vendor updates, check in on news from EverDriven, Gatekeeper, Fleetio, Transfinder, RIDE, and new district partnerships.

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Conference dispatch: postcards from Louisville

The school bus industry convened here in Louisville, Ky., for the annual NAPT and NASDPTS conferences. The events were full of fascinating speakers, inspiring awards presentations and entertaining sights and activities. Here's a look at what we SBF editors captured with our cameras.

Bus Briefs — 5/22/07

Contract settles pay dispute NEW MILFORD, Conn. — Bus drivers for a local bus company approved a five-year contract on May 19, ending a 1...

GreenPower Delivers 3 BEAST School Buses to W.V. Dealer

The electric buses now begin routes at the Grant County School District with funds from the EPA Clean School Bus Program.