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 […]
We are doing more with less. Right now, you may find yourself deeply immersed in the complexities of leadership. With a shortage of drivers, routing difficulties, budget limitations, and district issues, you might be questioning your life and career decisions. Striving to achieve, adapting to the new realities of AI and political dynamics, and facing […]
For Hoover City Schools in Alabama, the challenge of transporting thousands of students safely and efficiently is a complex daily undertaking. With a fleet of 163 buses, 219 daily routes, and more than 150 staff including drivers, aides, mechanics, and office personnel, Hoover’s Transportation Department operates at a scale similar to a small transit agency. […]
Presented by Zum It’s essential that school districts and student transportation providers ensure all children have a safe, reliable, and efficient ride to and from school — a ride that addresses the unique needs of each student and family. Today, routing software is critical to plan, manage, and optimize transportation at scale. However, routing software […]
School BUSRide spoke with Noelle Ellerson Ng, Associate Executive Director, Advocacy and Governance, for the School Superintendents Association (AASA) and NAPT’s Federal Advocacy Liaison. She spoke about the status of several hot topics in Washington, D.C., and the legislative priorities of AASA and NAPT. Many of our members don’t know your background. Can you give […]
By Spencer Sydorko As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction in student transportation, many directors and maintenance professionals are beginning to ask a crucial question: What does it actually mean to maintain an electric school bus? As someone who oversees school bus sales for RIDE along the East Coast, I’ve had countless conversations with garage supervisors […]
By Terry Moran Managing a school bus fleet today is about long-term financial planning. Whether you’re responsible for a single-bus operation or a 500-bus fleet, understanding how financing strategies support fleet decisions can make a measurable difference in safety, reliability, and cost control. Financing as a Planning Tool Fleet management begins with knowing your district’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]