The association, which turns 50 in November, connects state directors with federal regulators, school bus manufacturers, suppliers, and other industry groups.

Workshops will cover such topics as school choice, employee retention, and school shootings. A live-action event will demonstrate school bus fires and...

As a teen, Teresa Hartley had to take action after a school bus crash. Now as a transportation director, she’s working to ensure every student is on...

A training event at Stafford County (Va.) Public Schools shows drivers the importance of school bus evacuation training. The concept will come to the NAPT...

Operators and associations offer a range of reactions to Tuesday’s school bus meeting of the National Transportation Safety Board.

School bus driver shortage, alternative fuels, and student behavior are key topics of discussion at the 2018 edition of the event.

Anderson, a 37-year veteran in pupil transportation, has been recognized for his expertise in school bus fleet maintenance and efficiency practices.

Barry Sudduth discusses his goals as president of NAPT and his work at Virginia's Stafford County Public Schools.

The entrepreneur and TED speaker explains his 100 Days of Rejection project, which he says helps in overcoming fears and pursuing success.

The educator and author says that pupil transportation professionals are in a good position to have a positive impact on homeless students who ride their buses.

The athlete and author shares how he became an accomplished tennis player despite having four impaired limbs.

NAPT sessions show that vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, and the school bus industry needs to keep pace or be left behind.

At the NAPT conference, the manufacturer surprises attendees with a Saf-T-Liner C2 electric bus, which has a range of about 100 miles.

At Atlanta Public Schools, Franklin has led a transportation turnaround that has bolstered bus reliability while boosting staff and public relations.

Jack Shaw, executive director of the American Blockchain Council, will discuss the use of technology in student transportation.

Following a survey conducted last year, the association is again gauging the severity of driver shortage for school bus operations.

The agency launches a project to learn more about the decision-making process on whether to implement two-point or three-point belts.

This year's conference will include three keynote speakers, new “NextPloratory Sessions,” workshops on a wide range of topics, and a one-day...

Cater, the director of transportation for Allen Independent School District, has been recognized for school bus driver training programs and security efforts.

At SBX, special-needs transportation expert Linda Bluth discusses the policies of new Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and stresses that “safe...

Fuel choices, school reform, and the ongoing driver shortage are hot topics at School Bus eXchange 2017.

In the first of a new series, SBF poses five pertinent questions to Keith Henry, NAPT president and director of transportation for Lee’s...

Jan. 31 is the deadline for school transportation officials to apply for the third edition of the educational networking event.

The achievements tie in to one of the association’s goals: to increase the number of pupil transportation professionals who are certified by NAPT. One...

Anita Krasteva and her brothers Petar and Angel were top entrants in the 2016 North Carolina poster contest. Anita went on to win a national title.

Association officials ask NHTSA to raise public awareness on the dangers of illegal passing of school buses.

National and state pupil transportation groups offer their condolences to the families and others impacted by the fatal crash.

Kimberly Bish, whose daughter Danielle has a seizure assistance dog, discusses her training efforts with Ohio school bus drivers.

Jeff Bauman tells NAPT Summit attendees about how he lost both legs in the 2013 bombing but was able to give investigators a description of the suspect he...

Sessions at the upcoming Summit in Kansas City will cover such topics as school bus technology, budgets, safety, and security.

The 2016 Summit lineup also includes NTSB chief Christopher Hart, consultant Mark Aesch, and a Boston Marathon bombing survivor who helped identify one of...

The second edition of the event will bring together 30 pupil transportation officials for roundtable discussions, one-on-one consultations with suppliers...

Representatives from the six states that have passed school bus seat belt legislation will share their experiences with NHTSA officials in a meeting next month.

Anna Hamrick of Allen Independent School District has become a Certified Director of Pupil Transportation through NAPT.

The two school transportation associations jointly write to NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind to express their concerns about his agency’s new stance on...

More than any other time in recent memory, this year's National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Summit proved to be the place for the biggest...

After NAPT leads an outcry over the Nissan commercial, which shows a father and son racing a yellow bus to school, the automaker takes it off the air.

Honorees include special-needs transportation expert Kala Henkensiefken and school bus driver Alice Bradley, who was credited with thwarting a potential...

The association’s 42nd Summit will return to Kansas City, Missouri, which was the site of the 2014 event.

Before a large crowd of pupil transportation officials, Administrator Mark Rosekind revealed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s new...

Whether it's saving money on fuel or keeping an important event afloat, Pam McDonald knows how to make it happen: partnerships. The longtime pupil...

After experiencing the decline in fitness that often accompanies truck driving, Siphiwe Baleka set out to develop a realistic routine for truckers to get in...

The agency's public meeting looks at the barriers and benefits of seat belts on large school buses, as well as other approaches aimed at increasing safety.