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The Security of Consistency

School bus safety takes many forms and starts many conversations. Take illegal passing. Or lap/shoulder seatbelts. Proper securement of preschoolers and kindergartners on school...
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Pupil Transportation Around the World: A Comparative Look at U.S., Australia

Pupil transportation is one of the most visible ways a nation demonstrates its commitment to education. Every school day, millions of students travel from...

School Bus Adaptive Technology: Safer Rides, Stronger Teams, Better Access

Most school days start the same way: Students waiting for a ride to school. One student might use a wheelchair, while another could be autistic...
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Autonomous Vehicle Implications

The spotlight on autonomous vehicle safety intensified in late 2025, when multiple Waymo robotaxis were caught illegally passing stopped school buses in Austin, Texas. Footage...

Strongest Case Yet for 3-point Belts?

The debate on lap/shoulder seatbelts in school buses has divided the student transportation industry. Advocates champion their life-saving potential, while skeptics raise concerns about...
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Sexual Assault on School Transportation Vehicles: A Call for Action

Recently, I took inventory of the number of school transportation cases in which I have served as an expert witness, beginning in 1993, for...
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April 2026

This month's issue features the leadership perspectives from superintendents on the importance of student transportation on educational access for...
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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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