Presented by Transfinder In Geary County Unified School District 475, Junction City, Kansas, the Transportation Department has made significant strides in optimizing bus routes with cutting-edge technology. Spearheading these changes is Kaye Fisher, the district’s Transportation Coordinator, whose passion for student welfare and operational efficiency has driven Geary County Unified School District 475’s successful upgrade […]

By Sonu Kansal In school districts nationwide, traditional bus routes form the backbone of student transportation. Yet, for students with specialized needs or those living in locations that are hard to reach, consistent access to transportation isn’t always feasible. This gap not only affects students’ attendance and engagement, but also strains district resources. EverDriven’s Alternative […]

Presented by Busology Tech In the dynamic world of school transportation, student safety and the efficiency of bus routes are more critical than ever. School districts across North America are under increasing pressure to optimize resources while ensuring student safety and timely arrivals. Route optimization is the key to achieving these goals, and at Busology […]

    The Closing Session of the NAPT ACTS was a vibrant, interactive experience that celebrated the accomplishments of the conference and looked toward the future. Drum Café USA energized attendees with an interactive drumming performance, encouraging everyone to drum along, with custom NAPT drumsticks, to create a sense of unity and excitement. Participants were […]

Keynote speaker Clint Swindall delivered an inspiring talk, “Mindset Matters,” speaking about the powerful impact of mindset on professional and personal success. The session aimed to reinvigorate attendees at the conference’s midpoint, focusing on how mindset can drive employee engagement and enhance organizational culture. Swindall shared that mindset is foundational because “our thinking pattern determines […]

By Travis Davis The Critical Role of Technology in Modern Student Transportation Technology has become an indispensable tool in many sectors, and student transportation is no exception. The integration of advanced technology into transportation systems has revolutionized the way students are safely and efficiently transported to and from school each day. Whether it’s traditional school […]

School BUSRide spoke with Michael LaRocco, current chair of the the National Congress on School Transportation (NCST). The NCST was formed in 1939. All Congresses have been comprised of official representatives of state departments of education, public safety, motor vehicles, and police or other state agencies having state-wide responsibilities for the administration of student transportation. […]

  Presented by First Student Lufkin Independent School District (ISD) strategically partnered with First Consulting to strengthen transportation services for their students and improve the efficiency of their program. Together, they were able to eliminate the need for a transportation waitlist and build a routing program that allows them to be more efficient in the […]