First Student school bus drivers for charter school KIPP Texas in Austin discuss training needs during a 2023 meeting. (Photo courtesy of Cynthia Rubio at Kipp Texas Transportation)

What Do School Bus Drivers Want to Increase Safety?

The concept of school buses as an extension of the classroom is not new. However, being onboard the yellow school bus also presents unique...
A transportation staff member for Palmer Bus Services utilizes Zonar's technology. (Photo courtesy of Palmer Bus Services.)

Transportation Technology Super Users Share Benefits of Working with IT Departments

When integrating new technology into one’s fleet of school transportation vehicles, it’s important to get the thoughts and perspective of the district’s information technology...
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September 2024

This month's issue highlights the 2024 Technology Super Users, featuring Ron Johnson who utilized his district's technology during a...
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(STN Podcast E226) Be Vigilant: Crime Headlines & SC District’s Bus...

Serious headlines include last week’s school shooting near Atlanta, Georgia, a Kentucky student killed by her school bus, and cell phone bans in schools....

(STN Podcast E225) 21st Century School Bus Ops: Tech Savvy, Fully...

The industry looks at technology and training to improve back-to-school routing issues, student and parent attacks, and developing electric school buses. Have you read the...
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September 2024

This month's issue highlights the 2024 Technology Super Users, featuring Ron Johnson who utilized his district's technology during a nearby shooting incident. More articles...

August 2024

Meet the 2024 Garage Stars and learn more about the crucial role of prepared technicians in the ever evolving landscape of student transportation. Read...

July 2024

Learn more about the STN 2024 Innovator of the Year, Dr. Pallav Prakash, director of electrification program management for Zum Services, Inc., who is...

June 2024

Read this month's magazine for a in-depth look at school bus fleet electrification. Learn more about how to plan ahead for infrastructure needs, optimizing...