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Saratoga Springs City School District Bridges the Gaps with busHive

The Saratoga Springs City School District in New York is transforming its transportation operations with the help of busHive, a software solution streamlining critical processes and reducing inefficiencies. For Dave Gonzalez, dispatcher for the district, busHive has become an invaluable tool for navigating these challenges. Bridging the Gaps Each day, Saratoga Springs requires 70 bus […]

Empowering Districts with Streamlined Technology

  Presented by Transfinder Across the nation, school district transportation departments face increasing pressure to enhance efficiency, safety, and communication. Technological solutions, such as those offered by Transfinder, have become indispensable in meeting these demands. By optimizing routing, maintenance, trip tracking, and providing real-time information to parents and students, these tools ensure that transportation services […]

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: David Schuler, Executive Director of AASA

  School BUSRide spoke with David Schuler, executive director of AASA, the School Superintendents Association. AASA’s mission extends to all aspects of educational leadership, including safety, cybersecurity, and school nutrition, and is articulated through advocacy and legislative efforts that focus on expanding opportunities for every student. Schuler’s work reflects AASA’s mission through professional development such […]

The Best-Laid Plans

What is it they say about the best-laid plans? Ah, I recall: “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” That perfectly describes our start to 2025. At the end of 2024, we gave our professional staff some much deserved time off and then began the New Year with high hopes and meticulously […]

The School Bus Safety Company completes the update and re-creation of their Train the Trainer Instructional Course

The School Bus Safety Company (SBSC) announced today they have just completed the update and re-creation of their Train the Trainer Instructional Course for school bus driver trainers. The Train the Trainer Instructional Course is an advanced educational course for trainers in the school bus industry.  It can be delivered online or from a thumb […]

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 […]

Geary County Schools USD 475 Optimizes Routing for Efficient Transportation

Presented by Transfinder In Geary County Unified School District 475, Junction City, Kansas, the Transportation Department has made significant strides in optimizing bus routes with cutting-edge technology. Spearheading these changes is Kaye Fisher, the district’s Transportation Coordinator, whose passion for student welfare and operational efficiency has driven Geary County Unified School District 475’s successful upgrade […]