In Perrysburg, Ohio (a growing suburb of Toledo) the Transportation Department at Perrysburg Schools has turned to Transfinder’s suite of solutions to manage the complex and ever-expanding needs of its school bus operation. With approximately 6,000 students in-district and another 600 attending out-of-district non-public schools, Perrysburg’s transportation team handles over 160 in-district routes and eight […]

As I write this letter, I reflect on the unique rhythm of working within a school district. On one side, we’re focused on wrapping up the current school year, organizing summer school programs, planning end-of-year field trips, and addressing the usual transportation requirements. On the other side, we’re racing to develop budgets, assess staffing needs, […]

By Rose Ferreira and Maritza Valentin The task of ensuring that transportation services meet standards of safety, efficiency, and inclusivity presents several challenges. From driver training and route planning to communication with caregivers and equipment innovation, addressing these challenges requires a comprehensive and proactive approach. Challenges in Special Needs Transportation Driver Training Ensuring that drivers […]

School BUSRide spoke with Robert Feinberg, director of transportation of Deer Creek School District in Edmond, Oklahoma. As an NAPT PDS instructor, he offered his unique view on the industry coming out of last year’s NAPT ACTS event. Please introduce yourself and your district. I retired from the U.S. Navy in 2013 after 24 years […]

As I sat down to write this, I was reminded of the month we are in! How did we get to Spring so fast? What happened to our school year? While we have a few months left in the 2024-2025 school year, we are already moving fast in our anticipation of 2025-2026! School transportation is […]

School BUSRide spoke with Jennifer Gardella, CTPTO, CSPT, director of transportation for Rockwall Independent School District in Texas. She spoke about her district and the benefits of mentorship. Tell us about your career in education and transportation. I’ve been in the education field for 22 years. Before joining the school district, I ran a preschool, […]

School BUSRide spoke to Christy Zukowski, Sr. Marketing Communications Manager for IC Bus. She discussed the importance of being a business partner to NAPT, and shared what she finds most exciting about pupil transportation in 2025. Can you tell us about your career and what led you to your position at IC Bus? I’m a […]