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Graphic showing a school bus with a wheelchair lift deployed and the headline “Special Needs Ridership Rises & More Trends,” highlighting 2026 School Bus Fleet special-needs survey results.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettJanuary 26, 2026

Special-Needs Transportation Shifts in 2026: More Riders, More Tech, New Pressures [Survey Report]

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and emerging challenges. Details here! Survey sponsor: AMF Bruns of America.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2026

New Jersey Legislature Approves Special Education Transportation Task Force

The state moves to review special education transportation policies following safety concerns raised by families and advocates.

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Black and white graphic with an image of a female student getting into an alternative transportation vehicle. Text reads "Student Privacy & Special Needs: Legal, Ethical, and Practical Guidance."
ArticlesJanuary 16, 2026

Why Student Privacy Matters in Special-Needs School Transportation

Learn more about what federal law really allows when sharing special-needs information with bus drivers and aides while protecting student privacy.

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Articlesby StaffDecember 16, 2025

From the Editor’s Desk: Our Favorite 2025 Stories You May Have Missed

Explore the 2025 stories we can’t stop thinking about, complete with behind-the-scenes insight from our editors.

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A HopSkipDrive CareDriver uses a mobile navigation app.
Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2025

HopSkipDrive Enters San Antonio, Minneapolis Markets

As districts face growing transportation challenges, HopSkipDrive’s expansion into San Antonio and Minneapolis aims to fill critical gaps in student mobility.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 4, 2025

EverDriven Reports 94% Surge in New Business

Broad national adoption in new markets, new regulations for safety, and charter school growth highlight how alternative student transportation solutions are expanding.

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A graphic with an image of Jim and Linda Erickson with text reading "All in the Family: Jim and Linda Erickson."
Articlesby Elora HaynesNovember 3, 2025

All in the Family: Together on the Road with Jim and Linda Erickson

In Bemidji, Minnesota, husband-and-wife team Jim and Linda Erickson bring decades of compassion, and a touch of family teamwork, to student transportation.

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Kala Henkensiefken poses for a photo in the driver's seat of a school bus. Text reads: "From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken."
Articlesby Elora HaynesSeptember 11, 2025

From Driver to Mentor: Kala Henkensiefken's Legacy in Special Education Transportation

For decades, Henkensiefken has been a cornerstone of special education transportation in Minnesota. As she prepares for retirement, her career reflects on the industry's evolution and her unwavering commitment to its advancement.

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A classroom full of school bus drivers during a training day.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 29, 2025

New Driver Training as a Foundation, Not a Box to Check

Go beyond CDL and ELDT training and find out how in-depth training can encourage school bus drivers to be safety pros, mentors, crisis managers, and more.

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Articlesby Amanda HuggettMarch 24, 2025

2025 Trailblazer: Brooke Garcia of 4Seasons Transportation

Garcia, 34, serves as CEO for 4Seasons Transportation in Calgary and is dedicated to serving the transportation needs for students with disabilities.

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