School Bus Fleet

Even for a company already in the business of moving people, school transportation comes with a learning curve. CharterUP is bringing its transportation marketplace and technology into the K-12 space, with tools designed to connect schools, operators, and companies while simplifying booking, tracking, communication, and trip management.

Student transportation tech provider BusRight has just launched its own telematics solution as part of a major software expansion. Telematics adds always-on vehicle visibility, engine diagnostics, and school bus safety data to help districts better understand and manage their fleets.

HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud service is now available for school bus fleets. How Does the HAAS Alert Safety Cloud Work? With the installation of the HAAS Alert transponder or remote activation via Samsara-equipped fleets, school buses automatically send in-vehicle alerts to oncoming drivers when they are approaching a stopped school bus.

The platform provides school districts with real-time trip tracking, student transportation scheduling tools, and pickup and drop-off management capabilities. October 29, 2026 EverDriven announced the general availability of TripCentral, its transportation management platform, to all school districts it serves following an early access program launched in July.

School bus buying is up, fuel choices are shifting, and driver shortages persist. This and more in the latest K-12 public school survey, plus the largest fleets in the U.S. October 28, 2026 Pupil transportation always changes, and that can bring both the good and the bad.

Which public K-12 school districts are the largest in the nation in terms of bus fleet size? Here are the new standings of the top 100 district fleets. October 28, 2026 Which are the largest school district fleets across North America? Based on School Bus Fleet's annual K-12 district survey, Georgia’s Gwinnett County remains the verified leader (we were unable to verify NYC's fleet, but according to public reports, it runs the most buses).

School Bus Fleet's annual special-needs transportation survey returns. Share your insights on ridership, staffing, fleet operations, and challenges by Dec. 4, 2026. October 26, 2026 How is special-needs student transportation evolving, and what challenges are school transportation operations facing? We are seeking input from school transportation professionals for our 2027 Special-Needs Transportation Survey, sponsored by AMF-Bruns of America.

More than a year after forming the council, independent safety experts have helped shape new rider-safety features and policy progress, with a new goal to address rider behavior. Last year in May, HopSkipDrive formed a new group of safety experts to advise the alternative transportation company on how to plan for future product development and set new standards for its work. Now, over a year later, the company shared outcomes of the group's work so far and what lies ahead.

As diesel prices hit record highs, the largest alternative transportation provider says a 10% route consolidation could save a 120-route district more than $78,000 a year in fuel alone. EverDriven introduces a Route Consolidation Calculator to help estimate potential fuel savings amid rising diesel prices. By consolidating routes by 10%, a district operating 120 routes could save over $78,000 annually on diesel fuel.

The bipartisan resolution highlights illegal school bus passing, student safety during loading and unloading, and the need for driver training and public education. October 22, 2026 The resolution addresses the critical issue of illegal school bus passing, which poses a significant threat to student safety. Emphasis is placed on enhancing student safety during the loading and unloading of school buses.