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Articlesby Elora HaynesDecember 23, 2025

Planning Before Purchasing: A 10-Step Framework for Vetting Tech

New tech tools can drive real impact or real frustration. Here’s how pupil transportation leaders can make smarter, safer, and budget-friendly tech decisions using a vetting process.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 11, 2025

2025 National Specs and Procedures Manual Now Available

The updated NSTSP book is now complete, the final result of the most recent National Congress on School Transportation, which set new best-practice standards for the industry.

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Articlesby Nicole DamronAugust 27, 2025

Understanding FMVSS 213: Key FAQs on Child Restraint System Requirements

School bus child restraint rules are under review, but there are no new requirements yet. Here’s what operators need to know about proposed changes, exemptions, and the extended compliance date.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettJune 16, 2025

Reactions to & Highlights from NCST [VIDEO]

What decisions from this year’s NCST will shape the future of student transportation — and your operations? Go behind the scenes of this year’s congress with exclusive reactions and insights from delegates and insiders in this video. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMay 8, 2025

Key Outcomes from the 17th Annual NCST

Three new sections, spirited debates on school bus specs and alternative transportation guidelines, NCST was far from boring. In fact, this year’s congress wrapped early, even after a 10-year hiatus. Delegates from 48 states worked through these new industry recommendations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2023

NCST Writing Committees Seek Input

The National Congress on School Transportation is seeking credible candidates to join the writing committees, which are slated to convene in 2025.

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Newsby Wes PlattJanuary 13, 2023

Kentucky School Transportation Director Named NCST Vice-Chair

Elisa Hanley, who has represented Kentucky at the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services since 2014, looks forward to her role on the steering committee of the National Congress on School Transportation when it meets in 2025.

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Newsby Wes PlattJanuary 18, 2022

Plans Move Forward for 2025 National Congress on School Transportation

The in-person event is expected to take place in Des Moines, Iowa, at the Holiday Inn Airport.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMarch 10, 2021

NCST Pushed to 2025

The National Congress on School Transportation’s Steering Committee postponed the Congress from this May due to the pandemic. Meanwhile, state delegations can submit urgent or emergency proposals.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 22, 2021

NCST Postponed Again Due to Pandemic

The National Congress on School Transportation Steering Committee decides, based on travel restrictions and public health measures, to reschedule again to either 2022 or 2025.

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