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Row of yellow school buses parked in a lot, lined up bumper-to-bumper with mirrors extended, photographed outdoors in daylight with trees and buildings in the background.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettMay 28, 2026

The 20 Largest School Bus Contractors in 2026

See which private school transportation providers made the list of the largest contractors in 2026, with location, fleet sizes, district contracts, and number of students served.

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Rows of yellow school buses parked in a lot with “Diesel Still Dominates” graphic overlay highlighting continued diesel use in school transportation fleets.
Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 18, 2026

Report: 72% of Diesel School Buses Now Use Advanced Low-Emission Engines

New data shows advanced low-emission diesel technology continues expanding across school bus fleets, even as electric bus adoption gains momentum.

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three school bus maintenance staff stands in front of a school bus next to text that reads "school bus maintenance in 2026 survey results" with the SBF logo
ArticlesCover Storyby Amanda HuggettFebruary 23, 2026

School Bus Maintenance in 2026: Costs, Tech & Workforce Gaps

As gasoline use rises, maintenance teams face tighter budgets, limited training, and slow wage growth. This and more trends and analysis in our annual survey report. Survey sponsor: Dayton Parts.

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2025

School Bus Sales Recover in 2025

Get the scoop on North American 2025 school bus sales totals, plus a historical look over the last 10 years for comparison. This report is sponsored by First Light Safety Products.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2025

K-12 Student Transportation Statistics 2024-25

Get the latest state-by-state student transportation statistics, including total buses, drivers, students transported, miles driven, and more, for the most recent school year. Sponsored by First Light Safety Products.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsOctober 16, 2025

Survey: Homeless Student Identification Rises for Third Consecutive Year

New data reveals frontline perspectives on supporting some of America’s most vulnerable students, detailing transportation challenges and possible solutions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 5, 2025

Report: Bus Driver, Funding Shortages Part of School Transportation Crisis

Data from HopSkipDrive's new 2025 State of School Transportation shows school staff forced to manage increased needs, parents reporting job loss from cuts, and reduced bus routes.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 27, 2025

WRI: Electric School Buses Bring $1.6B Health & Climate Benefits

New research shows that using electric school buses instead of diesel could offer substantial benefits across every state in the contiguous U.S. each year. Here's a breakdown.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2025

Zonar Ignition Launches with Real-Time Analytics

Zonar's latest product can be integrated with other data sources, displaying crucial insights in one screen to easily see the status of vehicles, drivers, and assets in real time.

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Cover image for EverDriven’s Future of Modern Student Transportation and Safety report, showing a smiling student with a backpack greeted by an adult in a safety vest near a vehicle.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2025

Report: 98% of School Districts Want Modern Transportation

EverDriven's newest report features insights from 500+ school district leaders, highlighting how districts are tackling chronic absenteeism and equity gaps by turning to technology-enabled, student-centered solutions.

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