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Articlesby StaffDecember 26, 2025

6 Student Transportation Trends to Watch in 2026

In the year ahead, school transportation faces a mix of familiar and emerging challenges, safety tech, illegal passing, and alt fuels among them. Here’s a look at what’s coming and how to stay ahead.

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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 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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Articlesby Amanda HuggettJuly 23, 2025

School Bus Dealers on Sales, Service, Inventory, EVs & More [Survey Report]

From inventory hurdles to alt-fuel demand, school bus dealerships dish on what’s working, what’s not, and what schools really want on the road.

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Videosby Amanda HuggettJanuary 23, 2025

2025 Predictions & Wishes [VIDEO]

What’s coming to student transportation in the year ahead? Get details on the news and trends you need to know in this episode of The Route. This month, we cover 2024 stats, federal funding, electric buses, and look at what the next big thing will be for 2025.

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5 Trends to Watch in 2025
Articlesby StaffJanuary 13, 2025

5 Student Transportation Trends to Watch in 2025

Explore the top issues shaping pupil transportation in 2025, from the driver shortage and declining ridership to advancements in safety, technology, and alternative fuels. This is your roadmap to what’s ahead!

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What’s Driving School Bus Growth in a Changing Industry?
Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettDecember 11, 2024

Despite Uncertainties, School Bus Market Poised for Robust Future

A couple of bumps in the road shouldn’t be insurmountable to a resilient pupil transportation industry. Let’s look at 2024 trends and begin to forecast what 2025 may have in store.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettDecember 10, 2024

School Bus Sales Dip 2% in 2024

Get the scoop on North American 2024 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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Videosby Amanda HuggettNovember 7, 2024

Current Trends in K-12 Transportation: Operators’ Perspectives [VIDEO]

What issues do school transportation directors have their eyes on, and what keeps them up at night? Hear what SBFX attendee operators said about topics affecting them right here!

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettOctober 15, 2024

School Survey Results & New Industry Faces [VIDEO]

What are school districts saying about the driver shortage? Get the results of SBF’s survey data — as well as details of new faces joining the industry, funding, and accident stats in this month’s episode of The Route. This video is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.

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