Gearing Up for Spring: 4 Things To Reflect on Before the New Year
The holiday season is upon us and there’s finally some time to sit back and relax as you get a well-deserved break from the busy world of student transportation.
The Environmental Impact of Efficient Bus Routing With BusPlanner
As climate change intensifies, school transportation departments face massive pressure to not only ensure safe and timely travel for students but also to…
The Hidden Costs of Inefficient School Transportation Systems
An inefficient school transportation system carries hidden financial and operational burdens that many schools fail to recognize until it’s too late. In this blog, we explore…
Optimizing School Transportation Systems with Data
In the sphere of school transportation, data has emerged as a critical resource for addressing operational challenges and driving meaningful improvements…
The Changing Dynamics of School Transportation
According to the US Department of Transportation, one of the highest annual consumer expenditures is on transport totaling to $12,295 annually as of 2023…
How to Make Transportation More Accommodating for Special Needs Students
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) guarantees students who require special education-related services the right to free public education…
Outsourcing vs. In-House: Solving Dilemmas in Student Transportation
Outsourcing student transportation has been steadily gaining traction over the years. Why do almost 30% of U.S. school districts hire contractors to take care…
6 Tips to Keep Your School Buses in Top Shape
School buses are the backbone of student transportation, ensuring millions of children safely reach their classrooms and return home daily. With over 50% of K-12 students…
4 Ways to Build a Career Progression Path for Your Transportation Staff
The transportation industry is facing a significant challenge: 15.1% fewer employees were employed as bus drivers in 2023 compared to 2019. This shortage of drivers…
3 Problems in the Student Transportation Industry
The big yellow buses on the road are symbolic of the American education system and culture. Every day, 26 million children in the US board a school bus to get educated…
