By Stephen Whaley, Alternative Fuel Manager, Blue Bird Corporation The pace of change facing fleet operators today is accelerating. With new federal emissions requirements scheduled to take effect in 2027, transportation directors are feeling increasing pressure around diesel costs, maintenance complexity, and long-term compliance. Understanding how these regulations evolved, how dramatically the emissions profile […]

Presented by Zūm Ten years ago, Ritu Narayan, Founder and CEO of Zūm, set out on a mission to modernize the school bus system for all children — including her own. “Other parents and I would talk about the daily struggle to get our kids to school safely, reliably, and on time,” she says. “We […]

  Welcome to our recap of the NAPT ACTS conference — a dynamic five-day gathering of the brightest minds in student transportation, held at the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. For the NAPT members and business partners in attendance, this was a full immersive experience in innovation, leadership and community. The event brought together […]

  November 2:   Managing Student Behavior: A Three-Part Interactive Learning Experience The new three-part Managing Student Behavior workshop series debuted at NAPT ACTS with an energetic and highly practical introduction to one of the most persistent challenges in school transportation: maintaining safe, consistent, and positive behavior from the moment students board the school bus. […]

November 3:   PDS 304: Best Practices When Collecting, Analyzing and Using Data The Professional Development Series (PDS) 304 course, led by Robert Feinberg, CPTS, Transportation Director for Deer Creek School District (OK), provided attendees with a practical, four-hour deep dive into how data can strengthen decision-making across transportation operations. Designed for leaders seeking to […]