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Bus Tech, Energy Take Center Stage

We can’t stop the fact that our world is changing rapidly. The question is, who will adapt to this new normal and who will...
Fuel pump with dollar bills.

Alternative to Fueling Discomfort

Last year, the appetite for electric school buses waned. The reason had a lot to do with President Donald Trump retaking the Oval Office...

Modernizing School Transportation Communications

In student transportation, communication is not just an operational tool. It is a safety system. As fleets expand across districts, regions and states, traditional...

Meeting the Minimum Standards

I received an email from an industry colleague challenging me to tackle the topic of world-class safety. That seemed like a daunting task, but...
Italy, U.S.

Pupil Transportation Around the World: A Comparative Look at U.S., Italy

As I continue examining pupil transportation systems around the world, one consistent theme is clear. Italy, like in many other countries we have looked...
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A Purchasing Perfect Storm

At this writing, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had yet to announce the final award round for the Clean School Bus Program. At the...

July 2026

The July issue introduces the STN 2026 Innovator of the Year, Cameron Wood, the lead electric vehicle performance analyst...

Buyer’s Guide 2026

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...

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