School Transportation News

Retired school bus contractor Jim Schiffler discusses the critical challenges to leadership during a keynote address at STN EXPO West, July 15, 2025. (Photo by Vincent Rios Design.)

Management

School Transportation Veteran Reveals Critical Management Challenges, Solutions

Multimedia

(STN Podcast E265) Onsite at STN EXPO West: Innovations & Partnerships for School Transportation Success

Jon Petz presents his keynote address at STN EXPO West on Monday, July 14 (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative)

Management

STN EXPO Keynote Reveals the Impact of Simple, Intentional Moments

People

Sharda Presented with Innovator of the Year Award at STN EXPO West

Technology

Zonar CEO Kriete Talks Tech Solutions for School Bus Safety, Efficiency

Latest News

Maintenance

New Owner Voids U.S. Warranties of Lion Electric School Buses

As school transportation departments gear up for the new school year, those with Lion Electric buses have additional challenges: How to address warranties, maintenance...

File photo of Durham School Services school buses.

Update: I Squared Completes Acquisition of National Express School Bus Contractor

Ronna Weber recaps the 17th NCST at STN EXPO West

NASDPTS’ Weber Provides Updates to NCST

Workplace Culture Secrets of Six Top Transportation Teams

Katrina Morris, the executive director of the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation, is the 18th recipient of the Peter J. Gandolfo Memorial Award of Excellence. She was presented with the award Monday, July 14 during STN EXPO Reno 2025. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)

Michigan’s Morris Presented with 2025 Gandolfo Award at STN EXPO

Wire Reports

An entry-level school bus driver performs behind-the-wheel training. (Image courtesy of FMCSA.)

Pennsylvania School Bus Transportation Company Hosts Hiring Event

Kentucky School Bus Driver Keeps Students Fed During Summer

7-Year-Old Student Missing for Hours After Being Placed on Wrong School Bus

Two Juveniles Charged with Destroying Buses in Arson Fire

California Student Left Alone in Hot School Bus

Illinois School Bus Driver Charged for Child Pornography

California School Bus Driver Teaches Lessons of Compassion Through Music

Ohio Public Schools Shifting Over 1,200 Students to Public Transit This Fall

Special Reports

Child passenger safety technician Kala Henkensiefken assists two participants in the Child Passenger Safety on School Buses seminar at STN EXPO West on July 12, 2024, with hands-on securement techniques for child safety restraint systems.

Update: NHTSA Seeks Fix to Child Safety Restraint Standard Affecting School...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a letter of non-enforcement for school bus child safety restraint systems tied to updates made to FMVSS...

May, Should, Shall?

Despite not meeting since 2015 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Congress on School Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa last month concluded one...

Digital Editions

July 2025

Meet the 2025 Innovator of the Year, Gaurav Sharda! As the chief technology officer of Beacon Mobility, Sharda is...

Partner Updates

Moving Forward Together Toward a Battery-Electric Future

Cars Have Driver Airbags – Shouldn’t School Buses Have Them Too?

Student on school bus with worried expression.

Automate to Elevate Safety & Fleet Management

The Importance of Streamlined Communication in School Bus Transportation for Safety...

Blogs

Tech-Forward Approach to Staffing

New York State of Charge

A Purchasing Method Worth Considering: The Fixed Forward Fuel Contract

Transportation Collaboration

Team business meeting presentation. Hand businessman working project in modern office.Laptop computer and tablet and smart phone on white desk in morning light

Avoiding Blurred Lines of Reality

Multimedia

(STN Podcast E265) Onsite at STN EXPO West: Innovations & Partnerships...

David Weber, business development manager for School-Radio, analyzes new bus radio and communication technology solutions that can optimize district operations. Regional Sales Manager James Holtz...

(STN Podcast E264) Tornado Warning: Illinois Rising Star Discusses Leadership, Operations

Learn more about STN’s Innovator of Year in the new July issue and get excited for STN EXPO West this month. Additionally, Washington D.C....

Event News

STN EXPO West attendees play Rock, Papper, Scissors during the Trade Show on July 15, 2025. (Photo by Vincent Rios Design)

Event News

Gallery: Trade Show at STN EXPO West

RENO, Nev. — The STN EXPO West Trade Show gathered dozens of vendors and hundreds of attendees to connect on the latest in school...

Gallery: Awards and Magic on Day 4 of STN EXPO West

School buses stage for the STN EXPO West Ride and Drive + Live Technology Showcase July 13, 2025.

Gallery: Green Buses, Bus Technology Highlighted on STN EXPO West Day 3

Gallery: Attendees Get Hands-On with School Bus Inspections at STN EXPO West

Gallery: Intensive, Interactive Training on Day 2 of STN EXPO West

Industry Releases

Positive Reinforcement Takes the Wheel: Netradyne Customers Awarded Over 100 Million DriverStars

EverDriven Achieves 18% Growth as Demand for Alternative Student Transportation Surges

National Express School (NEXS) Looks to the Future Under New Ownership

EverDriven Accelerates Vision for the Future of Modern Student Transportation with Major Tech Investments...

The School Bus Safety Company Have Completed the Creation of a New Safety Leadership...

Aubrey Independent School District Extends 20+ Year Partnership with Durham School Services for Another...

Rush Truck Centres of Canada Acquires Leeds Transit

Blackstone Valley Prep’s Electric School Buses Drive Students to a Healthier Future with 100K...

Poll

White Papers

(Free White Paper) Prep Your Bus Fleet for Rolling Back to...

Digital Editions

July 2025

Meet the 2025 Innovator of the Year, Gaurav Sharda! As the chief technology officer of Beacon Mobility, Sharda is approaching innovation with a people-focused...

June 2025

Going green is on the radar for many student transportation fleets, but choosing what fuel to use is not always a simple decision. Read...

May 2025

This month's issue takes a deep dive into the many angles of safety and security for student transportation. Read articles on AI software, Danger...

April 2025

The cover story this month features Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent Crystal Hill as she discusses what it takes to drive an entire district towards success....

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