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Happy Holidays

I am not going to lie; I adore the holidays! My home and my office are decked out in my finest decorations and there is a tree filled with gifts awaiting December 25th! My years working in schools and district offices gave me an appreciation for the love of holidays that children enjoy! I am […]

Denver Public Schools Optimizes Transportation Services with the Help of HopSkipDrive

  With over 330 buses, nearly 400 employees, and a service area encompassing one of Colorado’s most diverse urban populations, Denver Public Schools (DPS)’ transportation department is a logistical powerhouse. But it is also a department that has had to contend with nationwide challenges like driver shortages and rising costs, all while ensuring equity and […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Keith Henry, CDPT

  School BUSRide spoke with Keith Henry, CDPT. Henry is a retired school transportation director who now serves as the executive director of the Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation (MOAPT). He is a former NAPT president and a current member of the NAPT Foundation Board, and was elected to be the new NAPT Foundation president […]

Comprehensive Ownership Solutions for the Future of BEV Pupil Transportation

Presented by IC Bus It’s official. You just received a mandate to go “all-electric” by 2034. Now what? The shift to battery electric vehicle (BEV) school buses has introduced a broad range of common operational challenges and opportunities. As school districts shift from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) buses to BEVs, several trends have emerged […]

NAPT ACTS 24 Recap: NAPT Annual Business Meeting

NAPT CEO & Executive Director, Molly McGee Hewitt, PhD, CAE, and members of the NAPT and Foundation Board provided oversight during the association’s Annual Business Meeting. The meeting provided reports covering financials and nominations, as well as an association update from McGee Hewitt. Melody Coniglio, CDPT, CSNT, Director of Transportation for West Geauga Local Schools […]

NAPT ACTS 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us for these brand-building Sponsorship Opportunities @ NAPT® 2024 Annual Conference & Trade Show [ACTS] 4 – 8 October 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK Coffee Break [Multiple opportunities available] State Affiliates Luncheon [Exclusive opportunity: Includes a 3-minute “speaking” intro] Closing Keynote Presentation [Exclusive opportunity: with a 3-minute “speaking” intro] Conference Gift: NAPT® Everyday Hero T-Shirt […]

Q&A: Kristin Poland, PhD – Deputy Director, Office of Highway Safety, NTSB

Kristin Poland, PhD, is deputy director of the Office of Highway Safety at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). We spoke with her about her role in the NTSB, the organization’s key contributions to school bus safety, and how the NAPT can help support the NTSB’s mission. Please share with us a little bit about […]

First Student expands Canadian operations by acquiring Sabem SEC Home-to-School Assets

First Student, North America’s leader in student transportation, today announced it signed an agreement to acquire a more than 140-bus operation in Quebec from Sabem SEC. The deal extends First Student’s operations in Quebec, where the company has a fleet of almost 750. First Student operates under its Autobus Transco brand in the province, where […]

Ergonomic Safety Ladders Prevent Accidents, Increase Morale and Save Money

  Finally, ergonomical long-lasting all-around service platform ladder stands to service all exterior areas of school buses. Benefits to your company include: Proven to prevent costly accidents and injuries. Proven to increase working comfort and safety. OSHA rated 300-lb. Special Purpose Ladders. Meets ANSI specifications. Patented 6061-grade aluminum support frame. Commercial grade wheels for easy rolling. […]

FirstGroup enters agreement to sell First Student and First Transit

Friday, April 23, FirstGroup announced it has entered into an agreement for the sale of First Student and First Transit to EQT Infrastructure. The proposed sale brings together North America’s market leaders in school and public transportation with one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors. First Student and First Transit operations will continue as usual […]