In May 2026, AASA, The School Superintendents Association collaborated with the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) and the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) to administer a timely survey of school districts across the country to gauge how changing diesel costs are impacting their budgets. Further coverage of the survey results can be […]
As part of NAPT’s “Driven Together” initiative and the monthly theme “Greener Miles, Cleaner Future,” School BUSRide spoke with Sue Gander, director of U.S. transportation at the World Resources Institute (WRI), about the current state of the electric school bus industry and the momentum behind WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative. Gander discussed the continued […]
For millions of families across North America, the yellow school bus represents structure, consistency, safety, and peace of mind. It is the bridge between home and school, work and family life, and opportunity and access. While much attention is often given to the students who ride the bus each day, parents also feel the […]
David Johnson, Executive Director, Iowa Pupil Transportation Association School BUSRide spoke with David Johnson, executive director of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association (IPTA) about his career in pupil transportation, the needs of Iowan student transportation professionals, and state collaboration with NAPT. Please tell us about your path into student transportation and what led you […]
Rather than clear a path for cleaner air, why are we throwing down inequitable hurdles for schools to overcome By Randy Jubb, Todd Mouw & Ryan Vance Earlier this year, Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., announced the launch of an $11.1 million five-year pilot program to deploy 28 electric school buses […]
Spring conference season and professional development opportunities continued to keep NAPT members moving across the country throughout May, with transportation leaders gathering to collaborate, strengthen leadership skills and share best practices that support student transportation operations nationwide. At the Missouri Association of School Business Officials (Missouri ASBO) Annual Conference & Expo, Molly McGee-Hewitt and Keith […]
Prosper Independent School District (ISD) in Prosper, Texas, is no stranger to growth. Situated in one of the fastest-developing regions in the state, the district continues to welcome new students, open new schools, and expand its transportation operations at a remarkable pace. With that growth comes complexity: more routes, more buses, more drivers, and […]
Connecting Across the Industry On the Ground: Conversations That Matter Angela Kelly and Judi Victor were onsite working the booth at STN Expo East to create a space for connection, conversation, and collaboration across the student transportation community. Angela is pictured here with Rick Brit from Bus Patrol. Expanding Our Voice in Canada NAPT Board […]
President Submits 2026-2027 Budget Request Basic Story President Trump has submitted his proposed 2026-2027 Budget Request. This is his recommendation to the Congress which will now act on its contents and elements. The Details The President’s request, according to our federal partners at AASA (The Superintendent’s Association) does not vary much from the […]
The school transportation industry has made measurable progress in addressing one of its most persistent challenges: the school bus driver shortage. But while the numbers may be trending in a positive direction, the reality for transportation leaders remains complex. Routes are still being doubled up. Administrators are still stepping in to drive. And recruitment […]