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.

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

Pat King, a Durham School Services bus driver for Duval County Schools in Jacksonville, Florida, received the a Frontline Hero Award for performing life saving CPR on a colleague.

Drivers

Durham School Bus Driver Saves Colleague, Receives Award

Attendees at the 2025 STN EXPO East in Charlotte, North Carolina were invited to attend a unique ride and drive experience at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)

Event News

Gallery: Ride and Drive at Charlotte Motor Speedway

A 2025 STN EXPO East attendeee hits her shot at the Trade Show on March 24, 2025. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)

Event News

Gallery: STN EXPO East Trade Show/Networking Madness Reception

Scott Welle shares his winning traits of the highest achievers during the STN EXPO East keynote address on Monday, March 24, 2005 in Concord, North Carolina. Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.

People

Becoming an Outperformer

Joe Annotti, the VP of incentives for TRC Clean Transportation Solutions, speaks on the future of green school bus funding at STN EXPO East on March 23, 2025.

Green Bus

Update: Future of Electric School Bus Funding Remains Unknown, Warns Expert

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Current Issue

April 2025

Though she doesn’t have her CDL (this photo was staged for the magazine), Crystal Hill took the figurative steering wheel as superintendent of Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools in the summer of 2023 and hasn’t looked back. Cover design by Kimber Horne Photo courtesy of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

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....

Support ‘Obscenely Fast’ as Indiana District Enhances Transportation with Transfinder Technology

Data: The Power Behind Streamlined Fleet Management

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

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...