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NAPT Recognizes 2026 Award Winners for Service, Courage, and a Commitment to Students

  The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Annual Awards Program honors people at every level of the profession who help make school transportation a safe and effective way for children to reach school. This year’s five recipients represent different roles and career paths. One protected students during a fast-moving emergency. Another built a career […]

September is Here

  Dear NAPT Colleagues, September has arrived, and schools are finally in session across America and Canada! Our year has officially begun, and every day, thousands of children are being transported safely. It is not an exaggeration to say that I love this industry and the people who make it all happen! This issue of […]

Inside the 2026 Transportation Directors’ Executive Forum

  To preview the Annual Transportation Directors’ Executive Forum: Leading the Future of Student Transportation at the 2026 NAPT ACTS Conference & Trade Show, School BUSRide spoke with Christina Farinacci-Roberts, Chief Catalyst Officer of Head Heart Hands Consulting. In this conversation, she shares how transportation directors can strengthen their leadership, build more engaged teams, and […]

Advocacy Alert: August 2026

AUGUST 2026 By Peter Mannella   It’s an understatement to say that there is much going on in our nation’s capital. Issues affecting education, education funding, clean air, CDL rules and more have a direct or proximate impact on our work as transportation safety leaders. This update contains several items related to activity within the […]

NAPT QuikConnect Marketplace & Cafe @ ACTS 26

When pupil transportation professionals gather in Louisville, Kentucky, for NAPT ACTS 2026, the QuikConnect Marketplace and Cafe will provide a dedicated opportunity to make connections, exchange ideas and learn more about the products and services supporting the industry. Held Sunday, October 4, from 2:05 to 4:05 p.m. ET, QuikConnect brings attendees together with vendors and […]

Explore the Complete NAPT ACTS 2026 Experience

  The articles in this issue highlight many of the educational sessions, networking events, and experiences waiting for you in Louisville. For the most up-to-date conference schedule, session descriptions, presenters, and registration details, visit the online conference program.   Why I’m Heading to Louisville Attending this conference will provide a valuable opportunity to connect with […]

NAPT On the Road: June 2026

  JUNE 2026 As summer conference season gained momentum, NAPT leaders and members continued connecting with transportation professionals across the country through state association events and professional development opportunities. From Colorado to New York, June provided valuable opportunities to share expertise, strengthen partnerships and advance student transportation excellence. Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association Conference   […]

Member Spotlight: Ron Chaffin, Putnam County Schools

  School BUSRide spoke with Ron Chaffin, Transportation Supervisor for Putnam County Schools (TN). He spoke about being an early adopter of electric vehicles, his dual role as a county commissioner and transportation supervisor, and his thoughts on what NAPT does best for its membership. How did you get started in pupil transportation, and what […]

NAPT Foundation Welcomes Alex Robinson and Frank Marasco to Board of Directors

The NAPT Foundation has announced the appointment of two respected student transportation leaders to its Board of Directors: Alex Robinson, M.Ed., CDPT, of Chula Vista, California, and Frank Marasco, CDPT, of British Columbia, Canada. Both Robinson and Marasco bring decades of leadership experience, industry expertise, and a longstanding commitment to advancing student transportation through professional […]

Member Spotlight: David Johnson, Executive Director, IPTA

  David Johnson, Executive Director, Iowa Pupil Transportation Association School BUSRide spoke with David Johnson, executive director of the Iowa Pupil Transportation Association (IPTA) about his career in pupil transportation, the needs of Iowan student transportation professionals, and state collaboration with NAPT. Please tell us about your path into student transportation and what led you […]