SchoolTransportNews

Nearly two-thirds of the districts that responded to the @AASAHQ and @NAPTHQ survey said they are absorbing the rising diesel prices within their current transportation budgets, as their states do not provide dedicated transportation funding that rises with fuel prices. Read more: zurl.co/JUIUY #FuelPrices #Diesel

Maintenance software helps technicians catch even the smallest of school bus defects that can lead to big out of-service issues. Read the full feature "Beyond the Garage" ➡️ zurl.co/aExWd #FeatureFriday #SchoolBus

"Simply put, funding is not keeping pace with rising costs. In seeking to proactively understand and manage all these intersecting challenges, student transporters will need to lean heavily into optimizing and rethinking service models, routing and resource allocation to maintain service levels with fewer resources." Read Ryan Gray's blog: zurl.co/6jzOx #Costs #RisingPrices #StudentTransportation

Driving a school bus was never part of Perrin Turney's original plan. “The school asked if I would be willing to get my commercial license so I could serve as a backup bus driver. What started as a temporary role became a job I truly care about.” Read more: zurl.co/z4s7N #SchoolBusDriver #California

Download the FREE White Paper from @zonarsystems to get a comprehensive look at student transportation challenges, safety priorities and 2026 technology plans available today, as discovered by a survey of transportation professionals across the country. Learn more: zurl.co/UdQxY *Brought to you by Zonar #WhitePaper #SurveyResults

"Italian pupil transportation is not governed by a single national model. Instead, it is managed at the municipal level, meaning each city or town determines whether transportation services are provided, who qualifies and how those services operate. This creates significant variation across the country." Bret Brooks continues his article series on student transportation operations around the world with an in-depth look at Italy's student transportation operations with it's diversity of options. Read the full blog: zurl.co/lgnRR #Italy #StudentTransportation

NEW Seatbelt Session Added to #STNEXPO West Agenda! Join us at STN EXPO West (July 9-15 in Reno, Nevada) to hear from Ron Kinney as he presents “School Bus Lap/Shoulder Belts, California’s 20 Year Journey." This informative session features a data-based discussion around seatbelts that will help inform conference attendees on this important safety tool. Learn more: zurl.co/PJyCw #SchoolBus #Seatbelts

🎧 🎙 Listen Now: @STNMagazine Podcast Fuel cost anxiety, Proposed federal fuel tax suspension Safety lessons from pedestrian fatality in New York City What should you consider before buying a bus? -Current school bus market trends -Tips for buying or selling buses stnonline.com/multimedia/stn…

Read the blog: stnonline.com/blogs/an-auton… @ACTExpo

The question remains will school buses be driving themselves? Based on #ACTexpo, where the commercial truck and bus industry leaders gathered, it is looking more likely. Many truck innovations eventually work their way onto and into school buses.

What does the future of autonomous commercial vehicles look like when it comes to student transportation?

The 18th National Congress on School Transportation is ramping up with the formation of writing committees, and @NASDPTS has extended the deadline to serve on a committee to June 30. If you're interested in sharing your thoughts and helping the industry move forward you might be a good fit for serving as a committee chair or vice chair. Learn more: zurl.co/BBo67 #NCST #Committee #Transportation

Content. Community. Commerce. You get it all at #STNEXPO West. Join us in Reno, Nevada this July for not only the education that can take your student transportation operations to the next level, but networking experiences that will foster impactful connections with other industry changemakers. Learn more about the upcoming networking experiences at STN EXPO West ➡️ zurl.co/NqcfI #Networking #LetsTalk

A 7-year-old boy died after being struck by a school bus moments after exiting his vehicle in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Read more: zurl.co/TMNT6 #SchoolBus #NewJersey

A Madison County father and son are recounting the frightening moments after a pickup truck slammed into a stopped school bus, sending debris flying and leaving multiple people injured. Read more ⤵️ zurl.co/kfcnv #SchoolBusNews #Crash

Thank you to Jim Ellis, director of transportation at Henrico County Public Schools, for sending us these photos from Virginia Gov. Spanberger’s visit in honor of School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We'd love to hear more about how your state/district recognizes events such as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day or Love the Bus Month. #SchoolBusDriverAppreciation

A school bus hit and killed a 9-year-old boy in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, prompting renewed calls from residents and city leaders for safety improvements at a busy intersection. Read more ⤵️ zurl.co/T8jtS #SchoolBusNews #NewYork

Transportation directors define what optimization means to their operations by using routing software integrated with various AI features. Read the full feature "Route Optimization: With or Without AI" ➡️ zurl.co/iFHbS #FeatureFriday #AI #Routing

Read more: stnonline.com/special-report… #EPA #CleanSchoolBus #FederalFunding

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General says lessons from the first Clean School Bus rebates and grant rounds should inform future funding, especially as $2.37 billion remains available.