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A Whole New World: How On-Site Fleet Maintenance Can Transform School District Operations

Presented by RTG Fleet Maintenance For many school districts, maintenance is a logistical tightrope: balancing cost, minimizing downtime, and ensuring every school bus safely transports its most precious cargo. Traditionally, districts either operate in-house maintenance departments or contract with off-site vendors—both of which come with limitations in terms of responsiveness, recordkeeping, and continuity. But a […]

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Lynch Bus Lines Streamlines Fleet Maintenance with ‘Easy’ Servicefinder

From left: Janice Cooper, Jamie Lynch, and Operations Manager Cory Lynch.   Presented by Transfinder Managing a fleet of over 150 school buses is no small feat, especially when that fleet includes a variety of vehicle types and models, from wheelchair-accessible minibuses to full-sized, 56-passenger coaches. At Lynch Bus Lines, which serves the greater Vancouver […]

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NAPT ON THE ROAD: JUNE 2025

This month, On the Road continues the visual story of NAPT’s vibrant spring and summer momentum. We feature Executive Director & CEO Dr. Molly McGee Hewitt in three powerful events where she shared dynamic leadership insights and brought regional voices into the national transportation conversation:   May 17–18 | NAPT Professional Development Weekend Kicking off at NAPT’s own […]

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Stats and Trends: A Monthly Look at School Bus Safety

Welcome to the inaugural edition of “Stats and Trends,” your monthly snapshot of key data shaping the school transportation landscape. Each month, we’ll spotlight timely statistics and insights from authoritative sources like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help industry professionals, policymakers, and educators stay informed and proactive. This month, we focus on […]

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NAPT at NCST 2025

  Every five years, the pupil transportation industry convenes for one of the most consequential events in student safety and operations: the National Congress on School Transportation (NCST). Held in Des Moines, Iowa, the 2025 Congress marked the first session in a decade following the cancellation of the 2020 meeting due to COVID-19. The extended […]

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Perrysburg Schools Embraces Transfinder Solutions for Enhanced Efficiency and Communication

In Perrysburg, Ohio (a growing suburb of Toledo) the Transportation Department at Perrysburg Schools has turned to Transfinder’s suite of solutions to manage the complex and ever-expanding needs of its school bus operation. With approximately 6,000 students in-district and another 600 attending out-of-district non-public schools, Perrysburg’s transportation team handles over 160 in-district routes and eight […]

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NAPT on the Road: May 2025

In this month’s edition of On the Road, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) continues its journey across the country, engaging with local leaders and contributing to national dialogues that shape the future of student transportation.   On May 1, NAPT Executive Director and CEO Dr. Molly McGee-Hewitt delivered the keynote address at the […]

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Leading Through the Storm: Applying Military Readiness to School Transportation

School BUSRide spoke with Bernando Brown, Director of Student Transportation, DeKalb County School District in Georgia, about how he applies lessons learned during his military service to his career in student transportation. Please share your background and how you came into student transportation. My name is Bernando Brown, and I’m the Director of Student Transportation […]

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With So Many Uncertainties, School Districts Can Rely on Propane Autogas Fueling Infrastructure for Their Fleets

  By Todd Mouw With the U.S. producing a major portion of the more than 10 billion gallons of propane autogas every year, propane vehicles are gaining in popularity among the nation’s school districts. In fact, the Propane Education & Research Council estimates there are more than 25,000 propane school buses on U.S. roads transporting […]

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Why to Attend NAPT ACTS 25

    With so much change and innovation in student transportation, staying informed and connected is more crucial than ever. We invite student transportation professionals to experience NAPT ACTS. It is at NAPT ACTS where we unite as a community of committed professionals that are not just envisioning a better future – we are actively […]

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