School BUSRide spoke with Stephanie Clark, Transportation Supervisor at City Schools of Decatur in Georgia. She discussed her recent certifications, and the role they have played in her professional development. Please tell us about your history in pupil transportation. My name is Stephanie Clark, and I am currently employed with the City Schools of Decatur. […]
By Shauna Seaver The Idaho district transports more than 20,000 students to a wide variety of educational programs. Parents are kept up to date on their students’ locations through Tyler Technologies’ Student Transportation solutions. For K-12 transportation departments, the first month of school is notoriously hectic. Drivers are getting to know their students and routes, […]
As student transportation professionals across the country prepare to gather for the 2025 NAPT ACTS Conference and Trade Show, one critical session promises to tackle an increasingly urgent issue: how districts are evolving to meet the transportation needs of vulnerable student populations. Leading the session are two longtime leaders in pupil transportation: Rosalyn Vann-Jackson, MBA, […]
Presented by Pro-Vision In today’s environment of heightened student safety expectations and increased accountability, mobile video systems have become indispensable tools for school transportation. But with a crowded landscape of vendors promising robust features, selecting the right mobile video partner can be overwhelming. This guide covers the essential factors that should be considered when evaluating […]
AUGUST 2025 As summer hits full stride, NAPT: On the Road continues to spotlight the places, people, and professional development shaping the pupil transportation industry. July proved to be a powerhouse month of engagement and education, with the National Association for Pupil Transportation team making appearances at major events across the country. We begin […]
Presented by Zum Having access to real-time data to know a child’s location on the bus, ridership status, and accurate ETA information not only increases student safety, it significantly impacts families, drivers, school and district administrators, and operations. Parents have peace of mind with real-time, AI-powered notifications that their child has boarded the bus and […]
Goddard Public Schools’ transportation team placed first overall in the Kansas State Safe Driving Competition (AKA the State Bus ROADeo) In Kansas, Goddard Public Schools has transformed its transportation operations by implementing Transfinder’s Stopfinder app, a move aimed squarely at solving one of the most common parent concerns in school transportation: Where’s my kiddo? […]
How K–12 school districts are streamlining transportation by unifying yellow bus and alternative transportation Presented by First Alt Coordinating student transportation is one of the most complex responsibilities districts face. In many cases, transportation leaders oversee multiple transportation partners which results in managing multiple systems for the daily yellow bus routes and specialized services for […]
By James Holtz As school districts nationwide continue exploring zero-emission transportation, many are asking, “Why electrify,” or, “Who can help us do it safely, affordably, and with lasting support?” We answer those questions every day at RIDE. For 2025 and beyond, our top priority is building mind share. We want school districts to think of […]
The Creator™ is the latest all-electric Type C offering from RIDE, a manufacturer which prides itself on combining commercial transit-grade durability with school bus-specific design. Positioned between the compact Achiever Type A and the larger Dreamer Type D, the Creator fills a crucial gap in the market for districts that require full-size capacity with medium-range […]