The special-needs transportation landscape is growing and evolving, and School Bus Fleet's 2025 survey brings a nuanced look at the shifting trends. Check out what this year’s respondents tell us about staffing and pay, tech adoption, fleet makeup, and more.
Inside, you'll find data on:
Driver pay
Outsourcing
Technology usage
Impacts of the school bus driver shortage
Fleet size and makeup, including both buses and vans
Special needs ridership trends and mainstreaming
Top challenges and pain points

