Welcome to the May 2026 issue of School BUSRide!
One of the things I value most about our industry is that we never stop learning.
Student transportation is constantly evolving. New challenges emerge, technology continues to change, leadership expectations grow, and every school year brings new opportunities to improve how we serve students.
That is one of the reasons School BUSRide continues to matter. Our official magazine is a part of the NAPT culture and history. Starting in 2020, School BUSRide continues to evolve alongside our industry, providing conversations, insights, and perspectives designed specifically for the student transportation community.
Our members often share that they have little time to eat so making time to read a magazine may seem a stretch, but it should not be as there is no one way to enjoy it! Our magazine is written with you and only you in mind! Read it to begin your day or throughout the day and then when you are finished, pass it on!
We live in an information rich era. Information moves quickly today. Between conferences, webinars, publications, online learning, and evolving technology, there is always something new shaping our profession.
One of the things I value most about our industry is that there is rarely only one path forward. Every district, operation, and community faces different needs, challenges, and opportunities. That is why the articles and perspectives shared throughout School BUSRide are intended to educate, inform, and encourage thoughtful discussion — not prescribe a single way to operate. Whether the conversation involves diesel, electric, alternative fuels, technology, or operational strategies, NAPT remains committed to supporting transportation leaders with information that helps them make the best decisions for the students and communities they serve.
Our goal is twofold, first and foremost to support and promote student safety and secondly, to help our members develop and thrive as public servant leaders. We believe our goals are compatible and complement each other.
Real leadership creates real outcomes.
In student transportation, those outcomes are measured in safe rides, supported students, trusted teams, and communities that rely on us every single day.
I hope you enjoy this month’s issue and take something meaningful from it — whether that is a new idea, a fresh perspective, or simply the reminder that you are part of a profession filled with passionate people doing important work every day.
And as always, I hope to see many of you as we continue the road toward ACTS26.
With love, respect, and a knowing nod,
Molly