Many years ago, schools nationwide began their academic year right after Labor Day, wrapping up in early to mid-June. During the summer months, most individuals in student transportation took vacations during the summer months and then began preparation for the upcoming school year. At some point, this dynamic changed significantly. Many schools are now open […]

BusPatrol, the nation’s leading school bus safety technology provider, is proud to announce its expansion into New England with new partnerships in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island this back-to-school. The programs set a new standard for school bus safety in the Northeast. Founded in 2017, BusPatrol is the leader in school bus safety solutions. […]

Do you recall a mesmerizing melody by Johnny Cash echoing the words, “I’ve been everywhere, man”? He rattles off a never-ending list of cities, traveling far and wide. Honestly, that song speaks to my soul this summer! Many of our state affiliates and transportation organizations hold their annual conferences over the summer months; I am […]

Transfinder was named the National School Transportation Association (NSTA) Vendor Partner of the Year at the 2024 NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention in Nashville, TN, this week. The NSTA Annual Meeting and Convention offers educational sessions, as well as other professional development and networking opportunities for attendees. “We are deeply honored to be named the […]

Safe Fleet, a leading provider of safety solutions for fleet vehicles, announced the launch of its groundbreaking Stop Arm Violation Enforcement System (SAVES) last week at the Florida Association for Pupil Transportation Annual Conference. Set to transform school bus safety, SAVES leverages advanced AI technology to capture and process stop-arm violations with unparalleled accuracy, providing […]

Cindy Dettling, School District 60 of British Columbia School BUSRide spoke with Cindy Dettling, transportation supervisor for School District 60 in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. She offered her insights on how road maintenance affects pupil transportation, and about what her NAPT membership means for her professional development. Please introduce yourself and tell us […]

Stephanie Walker, Habersham County Board of Education School BUSRide spoke with Stephanie Walker, transportation coordinator at Habersham County Board of Education in Georgia, about her district, as well as her completion of all four NAPT certification categories, including Certified Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT), Certified Supervisor of Pupil Transportation (CSPT), Certified Pupil Transportation Specialist (CPTS) […]

In the realm of education, like the corporate sector, a leadership and authority hierarchy exist. The higher you are on the chain of command or organizational chart, the more decision-making authority you possess. These decisions are frequently taken with or without input from the affected parties. Oftentimes, those impacted by the decisions feel overlooked or […]

As a foremost authority on student transportation, NAPT is unabashedly and proudly a believer in the yellow school bus and the dedicated men and women who manage the fleets, drive the busses, and keep them operational. We believe that the research is very clear, the yellow school bus is the safest form of transportation for […]