School Bus Fleet Magazine

01/03/2026

It's time for another Bus Buzz newsletter... this time a very special anniversary and new-year edition. Dig in on LinkedIn to find out what's new and what you may have missed over the past month in school bus headlines and hot topics. Cheers to another year together!

DIG IN ➡️ https://loom.ly/Uy29CoE

01/02/2026

🚨 How do you choose the right tools in a crowded market? We break down 10 steps from the new “Emerging Tech” section of the NSTSP manual, plus expert tips from the committee behind it.

💡 Here’s what your team needs to know before the next RFP: https://loom.ly/h9B__U0

New tech tools can drive real impact or real frustration. Here’s how pupil transportation leaders can make smarter, safer, and budget-friendly tech decisions using a vetting process.

01/01/2026

🚍 From handwritten route maps and student drivers to GPS, AI, and electrification, the history of pupil transportation is rich with innovation and people who always put kids first.

To mark our 70th anniversary, we asked industry veterans to look back on the milestones that shaped today’s school bus and the unfinished work ahead.

As we celebrate seven decades of industry coverage, let’s revisit historic milestones, timeless content, and examine the industry's progression from those who lived it.

12/31/2025

💡 AI is no longer “coming soon," it's here. In 2026, it will become part of the school transportation infrastructure.

From proactive safety systems to real-time routing, unified platforms, and rising parent expectations, tech is evolving fast. But is your operation evolving with it?

We spoke with industry leaders about what’s next and how to make sure innovation actually works for your team.

📲 Read the full 2026 tech outlook: https://loom.ly/4k_A90s

AI and industry technology shifts from reports to real-time coordination in 2026, unifying platforms, boosting safety tech, and making parent transparency the norm.

12/30/2025

Stepping into a student transportation leadership role can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. At , new and experienced transportation directors shared real-world advice to help newcomers succeed from day one. Find out what they said here. 👇
https://loom.ly/XxdQgjo

12/29/2025

The final 2025 episode of The Route is here! IC Bus' Ryan Kauffman talks AI, 2025 highlights + big 2026 trends in our exclusive interview. 🎥

What's your take on AI in school bus use?

12/26/2025

Looking for something productive to do between holiday planning and year-end wrap-ups?

💫 Nominate a Trailblazer! 💫

We’re searching for standout professionals under 40 who are shaping the future of student transportation. Know someone who's making an impact? It only takes one great nomination to get them the recognition they deserve in our 2026 Trailblazers feature!

Nominate by Jan. 30: https://loom.ly/DPCZQt4

We're on the lookout for inspiring up-and-coming leaders in the K-12 student transportation industry to highlight as SBF's 2026 Trailblazers. Nominations open now!

12/24/2025

💛 Did you miss these? We pulled together our favorite 2025 SBF stories that flew under the radar.

📖 Here’s what stuck with us, and why they still matter: https://loom.ly/FWt1pa4

Explore the 2025 stories we can’t stop thinking about, complete with behind-the-scenes insight from our editors.

12/23/2025

💡 Holiday brain setting in? Catch up on the latest supplier and OEM moves shaping student transportation. This time, we cover tech rollouts, safety innovations, alternative transportation, and new expansions.

📲 Read the full roundup: https://loom.ly/S41gjS0

From a software expansion to a new alternative transportation support program, an AI dashcam reveal, and ridership milestones, here’s the latest supplier news.

12/23/2025

🚨 Technology decisions can shape everything, but in a crowded market, how do you really choose the right school bus tech?

We break down 10 steps from the new “Emerging Tech” section in the National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures manual, plus tips from the committee that built it.

💡 Here’s what your team needs to know before the next RFP: https://loom.ly/h9B__U0

New tech tools can drive real impact or real frustration. Here’s how pupil transportation leaders can make smarter, safer, and budget-friendly tech decisions using a vetting process.

12/23/2025

Thankfully this student’s injuries were minor. Stop-arm violations remain a serious safety concern, and continued education and enforcement are essential to protecting students at the bus stop. Let's hope we see fewer illegal stop-arm passes in 2026!

The teen sustained minor injuries and was transported to a medical facility.

12/23/2025

A holiday message from the content team behind School Bus Fleet and all of our Bobit sister brands 🎄