Operations
Tornado Doesn’t Stop Wisconsin School Bus Contractor from Being Prepared for Startup
Wisconsin school bus contractor Lamers Bus Lines expects to provide normal student transportation when classes resume next week despite an EF-3 tornado that destroyed...
Planned Versus Actual Routes and the Impact on Unnecessary Mileage
Even the most carefully designed route can diverge from reality once a school bus hits the road. That gap between planned and actual routing...
School Districts Look for Innovative Approaches to Recruiting and Training
During the early morning and mid-to-late afternoon, the streets in big cities and small towns in rural communities are filled with big yellow school...
Routing Analytics Matter for Fuel Efficiency, Experts Agree
“Every mile and every stop has a cost,” pointed out Kacy L. Davis, Sr., the transportation director for St. Louis (Missouri) Public Schools (SLPS)...
As New School Year Starts, Fall Conference Agendas Announced
Industry conferences are gearing up for the fall season, and agendas are being released with the latest and greatest information for student transportation professionals...
School Bus Driver Shortages Create Wider Consequences for Students
As school districts prepare for the 2026-2027 academic year, persistent school bus driver shortages are prompting transportation departments to expand recruitment efforts while families...
