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NTSB Investigation of Fatal Tennessee School Bus Crash Reiterates Seatbelt Calls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The investigation into a Tennessee school bus crash last year resulted in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reminding student transporters and...
5 Basics of Medicaid Reimbursement for Student Transportation
In a time where school districts are asked to do even more with even less, every dollar counts. The recent influx of federal funding...
The Impact of a School Bus Driver
Belle Tromp knows just how impactful school bus drivers can be on students.
Tromp, who now serves as the director of transportation for Snoqualmie...
TSD Attendees Challenged on Their Knowledge of Alternative Student Transportation Service
FRISCO, Texas – A unique trivia session at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference tested attendees’ knowledge on alternative transportation and...
Thinking Outside the Bus
Necessity triggers evolution. And necessity is a major catalyst in the evolution of trans-porting children who have disabilities, are experiencing homelessness, or are in...
Stepping Up School Bus Driver Training, Student Rider Service
FRISCO, Texas — STN President and Publisher Tony Corpin led a Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference panel discussion on a...
Doing More With Less
Dontarrious Rowls, the director of transportation and fleet services for Flagler County Schools on Florida’s Palm Coast south of Jacksonville, focused on his routing...
North Carolina Contractor Laws Shield School Board from Special-Needs Transportation Liability
A North Carolina contractor law shielded a school district from liability when a student with special needs was sexually assaulted during transportation by a...
Mugging of Deaf Student at School Bus Stop Prompts Safety Reminder
How students safely get to their school bus stops is a critical aspect of student transportation but one that can be overshadowed by the...
Phoenix-Area School District Uses Grant to Extend Student Transportation Services
While not solving its school bus driver shortage, the Tolleson Union High School District located near Phoenix is using a $2 million state grant...
TSD Conference Session Discusses Leadership in Pupil Transportation
FRISCO, Texas — In the last session at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference, Anthony Pollard, transportation supervisor for Baldwin County...
The Long and Winding Road To Federal Funding
Next month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to open its new rebate program for zero- and low-emissions school buses. Much ink has...
Innovative Youth Transportation Solution HopSkipDrive Launches in Madison, WI
MADISON, Wis. -HopSkipDrive, the safe and innovative transportation solution for school districts, government agencies and families, announced today that it is launching service in...
ALC Special Needs Solutions: Customer Thank You
ALC Schools provides school districts with alternative student transportation to alleviate various challenges. With over 450 district partners in 24 states, what better way...
Webinar: Transportation Should Support Students with Special Needs at School Restart
As students in some areas return to in-person education, focusing on supporting students with special needs and disabilities remains a priority for transportation leaders....
STN Announces 10th Year of Rising Superstar Profiles
For the past 10 years, School Transportation News has requested nominations of student transporters who are demonstrating leadership or innovation in their school bus...
TSD Virtual: What Student Transporters Need to Know About Their Students
A three-part series on the Fundamentals of Special Needs Transportation was offered to attendees at this year’s virtual Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special...
The Role of the Special Education Educator in Transportation Services
The over-arching theme of the virtual Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs conference was the need for increased communication across all district departments...
Panelists Discuss Contingency Planning in Student Transportation at TSD Conference
FRISCO, Texas — The perfect transportation operation would be one that’s fully staffed by employees who actually want to be there and who never call...
School Psychologist Explains the Importance of Building Relationships
FRISCO, Texas — Attendees at the keynote presentation, “Mental Health First Aid on the School Bus,” by Adam Saenz, Ph.D., at the Transporting Students...
May 2026
The May issue dives into security and connectivity within student transportation departments. Technology meets training and utilization as incidents...
Buyer’s Guide 2026
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
