Prosper Independent School District (ISD) in Prosper, Texas, is no stranger to growth. Situated in one of the fastest-developing regions in the state, the district continues to welcome new students, open new schools, and expand its transportation operations at a remarkable pace. With that growth comes complexity: more routes, more buses, more drivers, and […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE As a leader in the transportation industry, every day you work with a variety of people in a range of roles: your district team, your transportation department, your parents, your students, and all of the outside agencies and groups you report to or do business with. Your day […]
The school transportation industry has made measurable progress in addressing one of its most persistent challenges: the school bus driver shortage. But while the numbers may be trending in a positive direction, the reality for transportation leaders remains complex. Routes are still being doubled up. Administrators are still stepping in to drive. And recruitment […]
Inside NAPT’s growing committee structure and the leaders guiding its work forward By Angela Kelly, CMP, Director of Marketing and Events, NAPT Under the leadership of NAPT President Keith Kaup and the NAPT Executive Committee, this year’s Committee Chairs have been thoughtfully appointed to help guide the work ahead. These appointments are not just […]
The Next Generation IC Bus® CE Series In Phoenix, Arizona, summer pavement shimmers and growth seems to spread mile by mile into the desert, school buses must do more than simply run routes. They must maneuver through tightening neighborhood streets, accelerate confidently onto high-speed freeways, cool themselves under relentless heat, and remain solid after […]
BusPatrol: Technology, Leadership & the Future of School Bus Safety BusPatrol has become a recognized name in school bus safety. How do you describe your role in the student transportation ecosystem today? BusPatrol is a mission-driven public safety company. We’re focused on one thing and one thing only: making the ride to and from school […]
In January 2026, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) launched an ambitious 16-month public awareness initiative designed to elevate the story of student transportation across America. Titled Driven Together, this campaign represents more than a communications effort—it is a unified movement to celebrate, protect, and strengthen the yellow school bus as the safest and […]
By Peter Mannella Significant federal policy developments are underway that could impact driver testing requirements and clean school bus funding. What should a motor carrier do to assess a CMV driver’s English language proficiency (ELP) during the driver qualification process? Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has announced recently that DOT and the FMCSA were […]
By Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE Every school day across North America, millions of families place their trust in a simple promise: the school bus will arrive to safely deliver children to school and return home the same way. That promise is delivered, quietly and reliably, by the yellow school bus. From rural roads […]
Jonathan Adkins Governors Highway Safety Association Every day, student transportation professionals carry one of the most important responsibilities in education, safely moving millions of students to and from school. While the school bus itself is incredibly safe, we all know some of the biggest risks happen outside the bus, at the stop, on neighborhood roads, […]