Taylor Ekbatani, Author at School Transportation News

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Taylor Hannon started working for School Transportation News as an intern after graduating from the University of Wyoming in 2018. She currently serves as the senior editor and writes for the online publication as well as print magazine. She also serves as a photographer for STN and photographs the three shows throughout the year. She can be contacted at taylor@stnonline.com.

The SeatLink Seat Belt Warning System is one of several products provided by Freedman Seating Company. It also manufacturers bus and motorcoach seats, and driver seats. (Image courtesy of Freedman Seating).

Operations

Lippert Grows School Transportation Reach with Acquisition of Freedman Seating

Event News

Gallery: ACT Expo 2025

Technology

New Technology Provides Data to School Bus Routing

Justina Morosin, GM and VP of IC Bus, addresses the morning Green Bus Summit audience at STN EXPO Reno on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Photo by Philicia Endelman.

Special Reports

Passing the Torch

Erik Neandross, president of GNA, a TRC Company, addresses the audience during the opening of the 2024 ACT EXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 20. (Photo by Taylor Ekbatani.)

Green Bus

Report Highlights Shift in Federal Policy from EVs to Conventional Fuels

File photo of a Switzer-Carty school bus. (Photo courtesy of Flixr/Noahrp777)

Special Reports

Canada Becomes First Country to Mandate External School Bus Surveillance Feeds

A Lexington 2 School District school bus lays on its side April 17, 2025, after a tire blowout resulted in the driver losing control of the vehicle. It struck the guardrail and overturned, killing a 13-year-old student. Photo courtesy of Mike Bullman, South Carolina Department of Education.

Safety

Eighth Grader Killed in S.C. School Bus Tire Blowout, Crash

Bob Riebe, the vice president of transit for Applied Information, Inc., discussed a new layer of connected technologies at STN EXPO East on March 24, 2025.

Technology

C-V2X Technology Promises School Bus Time, Cost Savings

Delvico ‘Vec’ Dunn, the new executive director of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, North Carolina, started his career as a school bus driver the district.

Special Reports

Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s New Transportation Leader Came Through the Ranks

People

STA’s Lane Uses Transportation, EV Experience to Share Sustainability Advice

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Current Issue

May 2025

Still image of drone footage recorded by Spartanburg School District 6 in South Carolina demonstrates loading and unloading zone technology. Cover Design by Kimber Horne

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...

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Buyers Guide

Buyer’s Guide 2025

Artwork for cover and divider pages created by Kimber Horne using generative A.I. in Adobe Firefly

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal agencies, manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers. Read...