The expanded offering will serve students in wheelchairs and rider assistants, and car seat users. The services will be available to schools in the...

Discover how Transportation Directors are overcoming driver shortages and logistical hurdles with scalable and reliable Alternative Student Transportation.

The special-needs equipment supplier is about to get a new home for its North American operations not far from its current HQ in the Buckeye State.

As the alternative transportation provider ramps up its offerings, students who use wheelchairs in select U.S. cities will now be able to use the company...

Individualized Education Plans have been causing headaches for transportation directors across the country. Here, tips on increasing communication with...

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Check out what this year’s survey tells us about staffing and pay, tech adoption, fleet makeup, and more....

Safety first! When it comes to transporting students in wheelchairs, you can't be too careful. Make sure to always double check your fleet and pay extra...

Meet Teena Mitchell, a dedicated advocate for special needs transportation. In this Q&A, the Greenville County Schools coordinator and NAPT president shares...

Explore innovative assistive technologies transforming school buses to support students with diverse needs, from behavioral aids to sensory tools and...

What’s changing in special-needs transportation? Check out what this year’s survey data tells us about staffing and pay, tech adoption, fleet makeup, and...

The Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council (EATAC) has released an official report on key changes that will make transportation more equitable...

An Albuquerque school bus attendant allegedly struck the child dozens of times over 10 days, and was recorded on surveillance footage.

We're asking all K-12 school districts and contractors to share their voice about special-needs transportation for SBF's annual survey. Please respond by...

First Student received the Technology Strategy Impact Award for North America by Forrester for the creation of its FirstAlt program.

The Equitable Access to Transportation Advisory Council's report highlights barriers to transportation for vulnerable students, emphasizing the need for...

Durham School Services driver Rachel Suchan and bus assistant Dave "Big-Dave" Buckholz received the Love the Bus Award for their handling of a special-needs...

More students are identified as needing special attention and transportation opportunities, but fleets are running short on drivers and aides.

Technology can transform the daily bus ride for special-needs students into a safe and inclusive experience.

Discover essential strategies for evacuating special-needs students from school buses. This comprehensive approach includes customized evacuation plans,...

School Bus Fleet reached out to state transportation directors across the United States to gather data about the current school transportation system...

These stories provided information about the state of special-needs transportation for students in 2023.

Respondents are asked to fill out the survey no later than Jan. 9. Results will appear in the February edition of the magazine.

Leak recently received the Congressman Juan Ciscomani American Dream Inspirational Educator Award. He was the first bus driver to be given the award.

School Bus Safety Company has created a comprehensive safety course exclusively for EverSafe drivers and is set to launch this fall.

Learn about the symptoms, treatment, and transportation strategies for students with spina bifida.

New solutions include routing technology, offerings that support transportation of students with disabilities, and a new pooling solution.

Can chatbots like ChatGPT give an AI boost to enhance special-needs transportation by helping to create inclusive environments and supporting sensory...

The new agreement allows K-12 schools across the U.S. that are Equalis Group members to quickly and easily contract with FirstAlt, a special needs...

Student transportation provider recognizes high-achieving figures within community.

The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) took its show on the road for a conference focused primarily on transportation expectations and...

A federal court gave final approval to a plan to make better accommodations for New York City's students with diabetes and to ensure they can properly...

A new e-book published by transportation provider EverDriven delves into the evolving needs for special transportation services.

In a day and age where an education can prove transformative for youth in vulnerable environments, finding solutions to transport them is crucial.

School transportation professionals benefit from training to make the most efficient use of equipment aboard their buses.

Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, recaps recent headlines from schoolbusfleet.com - including the latest SBF special-needs transportation survey.

School buses are going to the dogs! No, not like that; for students with disabilities, service animals are critical support and are permitted both in...

The 2023 survey, which will appear in the February print edition of School Bus Fleet, offers a glimpse of how special-needs transportation providers are...

Provides a breakdown of information for each of the 50 states, including the number of K-12 public school students transported daily, the number of school...

Respondents are asked to fill out the survey no later than Jan. 3. Results will appear in the February edition of the magazine.

Todd Provino comes to the student transportation company with more than 20 years of customer care experience.

The service, aimed at meeting increasing demand from school districts for alternative transportation options, launches this month in the United States.

Why a school transportation consultant says looking in the rearview mirror is invaluable.

The association wants chassis manufacturers to set aside units specifically for student transportation services that often rely on Type A buses for...

Sonu Kansal has worked in start-ups and large technology companies. Most recently, Kansal served as an executive consultant and Fractional CTO, helping...

The company, a subsidiary of National Express, handled charter services for veterans attending the 2022 National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Tempe, with...

Since 2005, the company's drivers have traveled millions of miles and transported thousands of special-needs students.

For school buses transporting individuals with disabilities, proper securement is paramount to protect students' safety. Here’s what you need to know to...

About 14% of public school students rely on compassionate and empathetic bus drivers who are properly trained to help special-needs students reach their...

The portal is expected to simplify operations for special-needs transportation service providers throughout the United States.

The Ohio-based company designed the seat mount for special-needs students who have difficulty staying seated in other products.