Year Rewind: 7 Things to Improve in Student Transportation Operations Next Year
As 2025 comes to a close, many school districts are reviewing how their student transportation programs performed over the past year. Rising costs, staffing…
How Clear Communication Strengthens School Transportation Systems
When a route is 15 minutes late, schools get flooded with calls, and miscommunication in the form of different ETAs may occur, leading to worried parents…
3 Key Learnings for Student Transportation Departments From 2025
In 2025, student transportation across North America underwent a rapid transformation. Districts faced higher costs, driver shortages, and increased safety expectations while…
4 Trends for Student Transportation in 2026
In recent years, districts have faced challenges in improving student transportation safety and efficiency amid rising costs, policy changes, and a persistent shortage of drivers…
Common Issues With School Buses During Winter & How to Address Them
Cold temperatures, snow, and ice during winter can make school bus operations more challenging, potentially affecting student safety and punctuality…
Why Districts Are Moving Toward Seat-Belt-Equipped School Buses
Every day, millions of students ride to school on buses without buckling a seat belt. Parents naturally want the highest level of safety for their children, which makes the lack…
What is E-Rate Funding and How Does it Impact Student Transportation?
The Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Program (E-Rate) is a federal initiative that enables K-12 educational institutions and public libraries to obtain cost-effective…
Innovations in School Zone Safety Technology
School zones are some of the busiest and most high-risk areas on our roads. During drop-off and pick-up times, cars, buses, cyclists, and pedestrians all share…
Everything You Need to Know About the Brake for Kids Act
Drivers are legally required to stop for yellow school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop-arm. Yet, numerous drivers do not follow this law…
Predictive Maintenance: How to Keep Your School Buses on the Road for Longer
Extending the life of school buses requires a data-driven maintenance strategy. Even mini school buses cost $100,000 to $120,000, making it essential to maximize…
