Welcome to our January edition of School BUSRide! We are grateful that you are a subscriber and that you are taking the time to read our publication! Each time I write “2026,” I pause for a moment. How did we reach 2026 so quickly? It feels like the new millennium was just yesterday. The old […]
As part of the upcoming NAPT Special Election scheduled for January 13–14, 2026, members in Region 3 are invited to review the candidate profiles ahead of voting. This special election is being held to fill the Region 3 Regional Director seat following Melody Coniglio’s election as President-Elect. Three dedicated transportation leaders have stepped forward […]
Presented by Zūm Being able to plan trips easily and efficiently benefits drivers and school and district administrators — and paves the way for a smooth, reliable ride. Modern, tech-enabled trip management software and tools can ease every step, but only when they provide role-based features and capabilities to address each user’s unique needs […]
NAPT Endorses “Brake for Kids” Act By Peter Mannella What’s the News NAPT recently endorsed federal legislation that would require the US Department of Transportation to carry out a ‘national public safety messaging campaign relating to the dangers of illegal passing of stopped school buses.’ The legislation has been introduced by Senator Todd Young […]
O2 Cool Manufacturing has emerged as a player in the school bus space by applying decades of bus HVAC experience, vertically integrated engineering, and flexible installation models to meet the diverse needs of pupil transportation providers. O2 Cool’s roots in the school bus HVAC market are deeply tied to industry legacy. The company is […]
Bob Martin, transportation coordinator for Mt. Vernon School Corporation Indiana District Ditches Startup Routing Solution for Transfinder Presented by Transfinder When Mt. Vernon School Corporation in Indiana evaluated its routing software, the decision was shaped by experience. Transportation Coordinator Bob Martin had already migrated two school districts to Transfinder’s Routefinder Pro. In 2025, […]
Dawnett Wright brings more than three decades of experience in pupil transportation to her new role as Region 5 Director on the Board of Directors for the NAPT. Wright also serves as director of transportation for Peninsula School District in Washington State and is president of the Washington Association for Pupil Transportation. Please provide […]
School BUSRide spoke with Marc Medina, who brings a hands-on, service-driven perspective to his new role as Region 1 Director on the NAPT Board of Directors. In addition to his national leadership responsibilities, Medina serves as transportation supervisor for the Farmingdale School District in New York and is president of the New York Association […]
By Shauna Seaver The New York district implemented in-vehicle tablets to support new, substitute, and long-term drivers. The tablets set drivers up for success with intuitive navigation, at-a-glance rider details, and accurate routing. The role of the bus driver comes with high-stakes responsibilities. They are crucial to students’ access to educational opportunities, must meet […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE Have you ever heard someone describe their leadership philosophy or explain how they do business, only to quickly see that their actions tell a very different story? Leaders who “talk a good game” but fail to walk their talk quickly lose the trust, respect, and support of their […]