Bus company requests dismissal of lawsuit from former driver

The contractor is being sued by Ken Webber, who was fired for refusing to take a Confederate flag with the word "redneck" on it off of his pickup truck, which was parked in a lot owned by a school district that the contractor serves. The company says that Webber considered the flag to be an expression of his identity and lifestyle, and that therefore, his flag is not constitutionally protected speech because its message is not a matter of public concern.

New tool analyzes transportation data for school districts

The transportation model for Tyler Technologies’ District Pulse collects data from the company’s Versatrans applications, compiles it and publishes key metrics on a district’s intranet.

National School Transportation Association Presents 2025 Award Winners

Twenty individuals and private contractor organizations were recognized for excellence in student transportation at NSTA's annual meeting.

Bus drivers help evacuate residents before N.Y. flood

Mac Dann and Dave Edwards, who work for Walton Central School District (CSD), transport people living in low-lying areas of the city to shelters at higher ground, and then bring them home after the water resides. Walton CSD Transportation Supervisor Tracy Williams discusses the effort with SBF.

Student absenteeism spikes after rollout of transit bus program

Officials at Minneapolis Public Schools request a report on the absenteeism, but analysis has not yet been completed on whether the transit passes are responsible for the increase. Still, officials are discussing with Metro Transit whether it's possible to discourage students from skipping school by limiting the hours that they can use the passes.

PHOTOS: Highlights from Jerry Rineer and Lower Merion School District

School buses could be exempt from restraint system requirement

A new bill would alter a current Minnesota law mandating that children of a certain age and height be fastened in a restraint system, such as a booster seat, in vehicles with seat belts. The legislation would exclude school buses and Type III vehicles that meet federal crash protection safety standards.

Superintendent cites benefits of natural gas school buses

Lee’s Summit (Mo.) R-7 School District has launched an initiative to transition its fleet over the next 10 years to buses powered by natural gas. Here, Superintendent Dr. David McGehee shares details on the plan, including a projection of cutting transportation costs by about $10.5 million over the course of the decade.

2026 Trailblazer: Joshua Baran of Odyssey Charter School

Baran, 38, serves as transportation supervisor at Odyssey Charter School in Delaware, where he leads daily operations with a focus on safety and professional growth.