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What Happens When a School Bus Catches Fire — and What Can Help

School bus fires are rare but can be devastating. Learn how advances in fire suppression and asset protection help fleets detect fires earlier, reduce damage, and improve safety.

When Every Second Matters, Clarity Keeps Routes Moving

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What Readiness Looks Like This School Year

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Budgets Down, Enrollment Shifting: What the Data Says Districts Should Watch

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When Every Second Matters, Clarity Keeps Routes Moving

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What Readiness Looks Like This School Year

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Budgets Down, Enrollment Shifting: What the Data Says Districts Should Watch

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Editor's Picks

Beyond Two-Way Radios: School Bus Communications Evolve With Push-to-Talk Over Cellular

Beyond Two-Way Radios: School Bus Communications Evolve With Push-to-Talk Over Cellular

How Two Texas Districts Built Award-Winning Safety Programs

How Two Texas Districts Built Award-Winning Safety Programs

2026 NASDPTS Survey: Data Shows Further Reduction of Illegal Passing

2026 NASDPTS Survey: Data Shows Further Reduction of Illegal Passing

School Districts: How Does Your Fleet Compare? Weigh In On SBF's 2026 Survey

School Districts: How Does Your Fleet Compare? Weigh In On SBF's 2026 Survey

WatchAll Videos

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What Emotional Intelligence Has to Do With School Bus Safety

Promotional thumbnail for The Route podcast featuring School Bus Fleet Editor Amanda Huggett and NSTA Executive Director Curt Macysyn. The episode, titled "The School Bus and America 250 and Legal Updates," discusses the school bus as an American icon and recent legislative developments affecting student transportation.

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NSTA on 250 Years of America and the Road Ahead for Student Transportation

Inside MAPT 2026: Michigan’s School Transportation Community Connects at Boyne Mountain

Whitepapers

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The Essential Guide to School Bus Fleet Maintenance

The Essential Guide to School Bus Maintenance and Student Safety

Zonar Cover for White Paper Survey Results for 2026 State of Student Transportation

2026 State of Student Transportation Report

The Essential Guide to School Bus Fleet Maintenance

The essential guide to school bus maintenance and student safety

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Doing More With Less: How Transportation Directors Can Prioritize Safety Amid Budget Uncertainty

Zonar Back to School Readiness Report for 2026

2026 Back-To-School Readiness Report

Cover page of an NSTA (National School Transportation Association) whitepaper titled "Outsourcing Student Transportation Services Toolkit: Benefits of Contracting Transportation Services." The design features a blue and gold color scheme with a yellow school bus graphic at the top. The subtitle reads, "Discover the value and benefits of converting to contracted student transportation services, a proven road to cost reduction and service enhancement." Contact information for NSTA appears at the bottom, including the website YellowBuses.org and email address info@yellowbuses.org

Outsourcing Student Transportation Services Toolkit

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2026 School Bus Fleet Vendor Directory & Buyer's Guide

The Benefits of Implementing the Latest Wheelchair Securement Standards

Webinars

Is Your Transportation Model Costing You More Than You Think?

Jun 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Damage Control to Decision Partner: Transportation's Role in School Closures & Redistricting

Feb 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PST

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Oct 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

Is Your Transportation Model Costing You More Than You Think?

Jun 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PDT

From Damage Control to Decision Partner: Transportation's Role in School Closures & Redistricting

Feb 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM PST

The 360-degree view of student safety: Connecting the driver's seat to the parent's phone

Oct 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM PDT

Alternative Fuels

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Alt-Fuel Moves: New Buses, Charging Hubs & Real-World EV Testing

Propane and electric school bus deployments continue to grow as districts add new vehicles, expand charging infrastructure, and gather more real-world operating data.

Hendrickson, Driventic Introduce New Electric Powertrain for School Buses

Electric school buses parked in a parking lot.

Fewer Electric School Bus Models Reshape the U.S. Market

A yellow school bus with its red stop arm extended is stopped to load or unload students as a blurred child crosses in the foreground, illustrating the importance of motorists stopping for school buses and protecting students in the loading zone.

The Fuel Budget You Can Actually Predict: How Propane Autogas Keeps Money in the Classroom

Safety

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When Every Second Matters, Clarity Keeps Routes Moving

From routine delays to urgent incidents, strong communication practices help drivers, dispatchers, schools, and families respond with confidence.

Student-created poster titled “Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes” shows a yellow school bus at a crosswalk, students waiting nearby, and school bus safety reminders about stopping, school zones, safe pickup and drop-off, and buckling up.

Texas Sixth Grader Wins 2026 National School Bus Safety Poster Contest

Firefighters spray water on a smoking Marietta City Schools school bus during a fire response drill.

What Happens When a School Bus Catches Fire — and What Can Help

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Geotab Launches Tool to Help Fleets Investigate Road Incidents