Welcome to our new, photo-centric section: NAPT On the Road. It is your front-row seat to where the wheels of NAPT are taking us this spring and summer. This ongoing feature captures the energy, innovation, and community of the pupil transportation industry as we connect with leaders, partners, and professionals nationwide. Each month, we’ll showcase […]
By Jason Yan As the transportation industry evolves, so too must the safety measures that protect our children. At RIDE, we are leveraging our expertise in electric vehicle technology and advanced engineering to create the safest school buses we can. From our pioneering use of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology to our rigorously […]
By Tim Gordon The responsibility of transporting children safely to and from school is a responsibility that Blue Bird Corporation takes seriously. As one of the most trusted names in school bus manufacturing, we understand that our passengers are the most precious cargo imaginable. That understanding drives our mission to go beyond industry standards, […]
School BUSRide spoke with Robert Feinberg, director of transportation of Deer Creek School District in Edmond, Oklahoma. As an NAPT PDS instructor, he offered his unique view on the industry coming out of last year’s NAPT ACTS event. Please introduce yourself and your district. I retired from the U.S. Navy in 2013 after 24 years […]
As I sat down to write this, I was reminded of the month we are in! How did we get to Spring so fast? What happened to our school year? While we have a few months left in the 2024-2025 school year, we are already moving fast in our anticipation of 2025-2026! School transportation is […]
This story was initially covered by WIS News 10 in South Carolina, titled Finding More Than One Way to Serve Your Community: From Fighting Fires to Caring for Midlands Children. Chante Coad works as a school bus driver at Lexington/Richland School District 5, a district which is to be a member of the National Association […]
The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) in Pennsylvania has significantly enhanced its transportation operations by implementing Transfinder’s advanced technology solutions. By adopting Routefinder PLUS, Infofinder i, and Viewfinder, the district has improved bus routing efficiency and increased transparency for parents, administrators, and contractors. Optimizing Bus Routing At the core of DASD’s transportation routing is Routefinder […]
School BUSRide spoke with Jennifer Gardella, CTPTO, CSPT, director of transportation for Rockwall Independent School District in Texas. She spoke about her district and the benefits of mentorship. Tell us about your career in education and transportation. I’ve been in the education field for 22 years. Before joining the school district, I ran a preschool, […]
Visibility is critical for school bus safety. For the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB), which operates a unique and expansive transportation system, ensuring the safety of students and staff on the road is a top priority. Enter First Light Safety Products, whose illuminated signage and stop-arm technology are helping AIDB make their fleet […]
An interview with Molly McGee-Hewitt: What can you tell us about the new NAPT statement on seat belts? Our new statement, which was recommended by the members of our Public Policy Committee and adopted unanimously by our Board, relies on our belief that our members must be empowered and enabled to make decisions […]