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A black and white image of a school bus technician checking diagnostics as part of a graphic with text reading "How Do Today's School Bus Manufacturers Measure Up?"

News•by Staff•June 10, 2026

Drivers and Technicians: Help Benchmark Today's School Bus Manufacturers

If you've spent time behind the wheel or under the hood, we want to hear your perspective on the buses you know best.

Graphic showing an empty school bus interior beside a street map, with bold text reading “What’s Behind Industry Inefficiency?” illustrating challenges in school bus routing and transportation efficiency.

News•by News/Media Release•May 29, 2026

'Our Routes Looked Like Spaghetti': Survey Reveals School Bus Routing Struggles

Transfinder's new data reveals how driver shortages, bell schedules, and community demands are limiting school bus routing efficiency nationwide — and what districts are doing.

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.

Articles•by Amanda Huggett•May 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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School Bus Contracting in 2026: Fleet, Fuel, and Workforce Trends

Shifting fuel strategies, evolving workforce pressures, rising costs, and growing technology adoption define today’s transportation providers. Here’s what the data reveals about key issues shaping the contractor industry.

Infographic showing a yellow school bus with a wheelchair lift and charts highlighting 2026 special-needs transportation statistics, including ridership changes and driver pay comparisons.

Statistics•February 27, 2026

2026 Special-Needs Transportation Survey

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? This year, student transportation operators report a rising need, easing driver shortages, growing tech adoption, and evolving challenges. Sponsored by AMF Bruns of America.