School BUSRide spoke with Marc Medina, who brings a hands-on, service-driven perspective to his new role as Region 1 Director on the NAPT Board of Directors. In addition to his national leadership responsibilities, Medina serves as transportation supervisor for the Farmingdale School District in New York and is president of the New York Association […]
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 […]
School districts across the United States are making critical decisions about the future of their fleets, including balancing operational needs, community expectations, and emerging technologies. Two districts in very different parts of the country – Baldwinsville Central School District in New York and Plano Independent School District in Texas – have taken distinctive but […]
At NAPT ACTS 25 this month, the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) will induct Alex Robinson, M.Ed., CDPT, as the sole 2025 honoree into its prestigious Hall of Fame. Robinson’s career spans more than three decades in education and transportation, including leadership roles in Florida, California, and as executive director of New York City’s […]
By Shauna Seaver The Michigan district implemented Tyler Technologies’ integrated transportation solutions to support drivers, meet parent expectations, and increase ridership data accuracy. “Everyone here has learned to communicate, communicate, communicate. That’s the key piece to keeping this department running smoothly,” said Brenda Boyd, director of transportation at Holland Public Schools (HPS) in Michigan. […]
We are living in different times. The role of the federal government in educational programming and funding is changing, with new priorities and directions being advanced. These changes will have both short-term and long-term impacts on our schools and, by extension, on school transportation. Our work and our future as a profession and as an […]