Special Reports

AI Takes a Larger Role in School Transportation Management

In a first of its kind, STN EXPO West introduced a new session series focused on the use of artificial intelligence in school transportation....

Green Bus Summit Drives School Transportation Efficiency, Modernization

RENO, Nev. – The Green Bus Summit at STN EXPO West in July explored how efficiency and modernization are reshaping student transportation. Experts shared...

Data & Routing Analytics for Fuel Efficiency

School transportation operations are increasingly turning to routing data, GPS, telematics, maintenance records and analytics tools to reduce fuel use, unnecessary mileage and related...

Industry Ascension

To little fanfare earlier this year, Summit School Services became the rebranded name of the company that operates Durham School Services, Petermann Bus, Stock...
safety week

Helping First-Time Riders Approach the School Bus with Confidence

For many kindergarteners, the first day of school also marks their first time traveling to class without a parent. Whether they board a traditional...
A student in a wheelchair being secured in a FirstAlt van. (Photo courtesy of First Student.)

Same Goals, Different Vehicles

Yellow school buses are synonymous with access to school. But school districts are increasingly turning to alternate or supplemental methods of transportation to serve...

October 2026

The October issue explores how school transportation leaders are using technology, training and strong leadership to improve safety and...

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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Should taxpayer-funded school transportation be provided to students who choose to attend a private or independently operated school?
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