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2026 State of Student Transportation Report

Sponsored by Zonar | In partnership with School Transportation News (STN)

In February 2026, Zonar and School Transportation News surveyed transportation professionals across the United States to document the pressures shaping fleets today and where leaders are investing next. The result is the most comprehensive look at student transportation challenges, safety priorities and 2026 technology plans available today.

Inside the report:

  • Understand why driver shortages aren’t going away and what leading districts are doing about it.
  • Identify where your safety program may have gaps in communication and driver compliance.
  • Know which technologies are worth prioritizing in 2026 before you finalize your budget.
  • See how fleets your size are investing and where adoption is lagging across the industry.
  • Find out which KPIs your peers are tracking and how to measure what actually matters.

Download the complimentary report to see how your fleet compares.

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