Join us for these brand-building Sponsorship Opportunities @ NAPT® 2024 Annual Conference & Trade Show [ACTS] 4 – 8 October 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK Coffee Break [Multiple opportunities available] State Affiliates Luncheon [Exclusive opportunity: Includes a 3-minute “speaking” intro] Closing Keynote Presentation [Exclusive opportunity: with a 3-minute “speaking” intro] Conference Gift: NAPT® Everyday Hero T-Shirt […]
School BUSRide spoke with Katie Mueller, Senior Program Manager II, Mobility Safety, for the National Safety Council (NSC). She has worked for 15 years in health communications, injury prevention programs and policy. In her role at NSC, she is a member of the roadway practice area and manages programs to better understand and address roadway […]
Safety is paramount in pupil transportation. IC Bus has been at the forefront of integrating advanced safety features into their fleet offerings, aiming to transform the traditional school bus experience for drivers. Katie Stok, segment marketing director at IC Bus, discussed the strides the company has made in enhancing both safety and driver comfort through […]
Do you recall a mesmerizing melody by Johnny Cash echoing the words, “I’ve been everywhere, man”? He rattles off a never-ending list of cities, traveling far and wide. Honestly, that song speaks to my soul this summer! Many of our state affiliates and transportation organizations hold their annual conferences over the summer months; I am […]
Transfinder was named the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) Vendor Partner of the Year at the 2024 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention in Nashville, TN, this week. The NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention offers educational sessions, as well as other professional development and networking opportunities for attendees. “We are deeply honored to be named the […]
Danville Area School District, which oversees the safe transportation of approximately 2,200 students spread across 120 square miles in central Pennsylvania. The district’s transportation department plays a critical role in ensuring that students arrive safely and on time, despite the challenges posed by the region’s geography and seasonal activities. Laura Renno, Administrative Services Coordinator for […]
Six school districts from across North America have won the second-annual Top Transportation Teams award, including one school district that took home the prize last year. In addition, a bus contractor has received the first Honorable Mention. Winners are located in five states, literally from coast to coast. Like last year, the winners have been […]
Safe Fleet, a leading provider of safety solutions for fleet vehicles, announced the launch of its groundbreaking Stop Arm Violation Enforcement System (SAVES) last week at the Florida Association for Pupil Transportation Annual Conference. Set to transform school bus safety, SAVES leverages advanced AI technology to capture and process stop-arm violations with unparalleled accuracy, providing […]
Wilson School District, located in Berks County of northeastern Pennsylvania, operates approximately 75 runs per day with a mix of 72 passenger vehicles, vans, mini-buses, and a mid-size CDL vehicle. The transportation department services between 3,700 and 4,200 students (depending on the sport season) between a high school, two middle schools, and five elementary schools. […]
Cindy Dettling, School District 60 of British Columbia School BUSRide spoke with Cindy Dettling, transportation supervisor for School District 60 in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. She offered her insights on how road maintenance affects pupil transportation, and about what her NAPT membership means for her professional development. Please introduce yourself and tell us […]