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NSTA on 250 Years of America and the Road Ahead for Student Transportation
Curt Macysyn joins The Route to discuss student transportation's role in American history, federal regulation, driver recruitment, illegal passing, AI, and the industry’s future. Sponsored by IC Bus.
July 14, 2026
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As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, what can the history of student transportation tell us about the future?
In this episode of The Route, School Bus Fleet Editor Amanda Huggett sits down with National School Transportation Association (NSTA) Executive Director Curt Macysyn for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of the school bus industry, current legislative priorities, and the challenges and opportunities shaping the years ahead.
Topics include:
- Student transportation's place in American history
- The evolution of school bus technology
- NSTA's advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill
- The Driving Forward Act and school bus driver shortage
- Illegal school bus passing and national awareness campaign
- The Clean School Bus Program
- Artificial intelligence in student transportation
- Why community-minded leadership still matters
Macysyn also shares his perspective on what student transportation could look like by America's 300th anniversary — and why understanding the industry's past is critical to shaping its future.
Check out these links for more:
👉 2026 National Safety Competition Winners
👉 NSTA’s (and the industry’s) Legislative Wins
👉 Why the School Bus May Be America's Most Overlooked Icon
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