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School bus driver stands with arms crossed in front of a yellow Sunrise school bus, with text reading “A Look Into the Driver Shortage” and “2026 Trends to Watch” from School Bus Fleet.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettDecember 30, 2025

What’s Driving the Driver Shortage in 2026?

From wages to routing to culture, districts are rethinking how to solve the school bus driver shortage. Details here, with tips and real-world success stories.

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A young male student gets into the backseat of a HopSkipDrive CareDriver vehicle.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 19, 2025

HopSkipDrive Launches New Hub-and-Spoke Model

The new model pairs AI-driven routing with vetted small-vehicle drivers to ease bus driver shortages.

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Logos of GoKid and the Hawai‘i State Department of Education on a light green background with a map outline of the Hawaiian Islands.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 15, 2025

Hawaii Pilots Carpooling Platform to Ease Driver Shortage & Strain

Fourteen schools in the state will test GoKid's carpool solution for the 2025–26 school year, which connects school families together to coordinate transportation.

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Articlesby StaffApril 1, 2025

How Creative Routing Can Keep You Prepared for the Unexpected

Flexible routing, using routing tools, and easily communicable routes can help you keep ahead of any potential roadblocks when transporting students. Here are some tips for keeping the bus rolling and getting students to school on time, regardless of what the day brings.

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ArticlesJanuary 13, 2025

2025 Trend to Watch: Driver Shortage Coming to a Close?

Stats show the school bus driver shortage is lessening, but many districts still feel the pinch. Here's what's behind it.

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Children exiting a Zum bus.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 28, 2024

Omaha Public Schools Partner with Zum to Offer Parent App and Tech Platform

Omaha Public Schools are expanding their partnership with Zum to implement Zum’s Parent App and other features for special education students and families.

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Newsby Wes PlattMarch 18, 2024

Zonar Aims for Efficiency with MyView’s Arrival in Canada

The MyView app, powered by ByteCurve, makes its debut in Canada, addressing critical concerns in school transportation. With features tailored to mitigate bus driver shortages and ensure student safety, the app prioritizes privacy compliance.

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Articlesby Christy GrimesOctober 27, 2023

5 Questions: Bus Driver David Leak on Impacting Students' Lives

Leak recently received the Congressman Juan Ciscomani American Dream Inspirational Educator Award. He was the first bus driver to be given the award.

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School Bus Fleet Blogby StaffSeptember 22, 2023

NSTA Advocacy in Action: All Student Transportation is Local

Are we telling the full story when we blame school transportation hiccups on a nationwide driver shortage?

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Newsby Wes PlattSeptember 1, 2023

Zum Apologizes for Challenging Start in Maryland

The company, which won a contract from Howard County Public School System earlier this year, had to cancel bus routes as it continues to put drivers at the wheel.

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