School Transportation News

School Transportation News is a monthly publication dedicated to the pupil transportation sector. Launched in September 1991 by Bill Paul, who served as both the editor and publisher until 2007, the magazine covers various aspects of the industry. Paul has nearly thirty years of experience reporting on pupil transportation and has previously worked as the editor and publisher of School Bus Fleet and Metro magazines. He is also the creator of the NASDPTS Suppliers Council and has been honored with a place in the NAPT Hall of Fame.

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9-Year-old Hit, Killed by School Bus in Canada

2 days ago | stnonline.com | Taylor Ekbatani

Nine-year-old Archer Lowe was struck by a school bus and killed. Immediate details are not known. Lowe was reportedly riding his bike, coming from R. Tait McKenzie Public School, on June 25, when he was hit by the school bus. The bus was transporting children in Almonte, Ontario. In a statement Thursday, Mississippi Mills Mayor Christa Lowry offered condolences to Lowes friends, classmates, teammates and the communities of R. Tait McKenzie Public School and Holy Name of Mary Catholic School.
U.S Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Universal Service Fund for E-Rate

2 days ago | stnonline.com | Taylor Ekbatani

The long-awaited verdict from the U.S. Supreme Court is in regarding a 5th Circuit decision that the Universal Service Fund (USF) was unconstitutional. Friday’s 6-3 ruling in favor of an FCC appeal of the lower court’s ruling for now safeguards school bus Wi-Fi eligibility under E-Rate. The program provides discounts of 20 to 90 percent on the costs of internet connectivity, as well as equipment installation based on a school district’s poverty level and rural location.
(STN Podcast E263) Not an Easy Button: Expert Gives School Bus Routing Technology Tips

5 days ago | stnonline.com | Claudia Newton

Legislative and geopolitical updates that will affect school bus Wi-Fi, clean fuel decisions, bus manufacturing and more. Kerry Somerville, CEO of Transportation Planning Solutions, shares tips on routing technology, AI and data security. Join him for a deep dive in his “School Bus Routing 101” session at STN EXPO West on July 11, 2025. Read more about routing and see the STN EXPO agenda. This episode is brought to you by Transfinder. Message from School-Radio.
New York State of Charge

6 days ago | stnonline.com | Ryan Gray

A curious thing happened in New York State last month. While it is normal each springfor states to approve budgets for the coming fiscal year, and adding all sorts of fundingprovisions, New York legislators took the opportunity to address school bus electrification. What’s so abnormal about that, you ask? After all, the state is staring down a 2027 deadline for all school districts and bus contractors to only purchase zero-emission school buses, in other words battery-electric.
Guidance Needed for School Bus Emissions Pathway Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Ryan Gray

Representatives from top school bus and powertrain manufacturers will provide insights into the complex landscape of school bus emissions and regulatory challenges facing the industry over the next couple of years during STN EXPO West in Reno, Nevada. Scheduled for July 13, the panel session will feature representatives from Blue Bird, Cummins, IC Bus, RIDE and Thomas Built Buses.
Trusty Replaces Rosenworcel as FCC Chair

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Taylor Ekbatani

The Senate confirmed Olivia Trusty to fill out the remaining 13 days of former Federal Communications Commission chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s term and join the board for a full five-year term starting July 1. Rosenworcel resigned from the board and as FCC’s first female chair in January. She served on the board from 2012 to 2017 when she was re-confirmed for another term and then was named chairwoman.
Alternative Transportation a Fit for this Catholic All-Girls High School in L.A.

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Taylor Ekbatani

While alternative transportation providers frequently carry children with medical or behavioral challenges and students covered by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, they also have a solid record of coming to the rescue in other situations. The Louisville High School in Los Angeles does not currently have any students experiencing homelessness or medical issues, but its administrators received word two years ago from the school’s bus contractor that it was unable to cover a route.
Florida Man’s School Bus Crash Claim Highlights Limits of Government Immunity

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Taylor Ekbatani

A Florida man’s 16-year journey to collect a million-dollar court judgment against a school district following a life-altering school bus crash finally succeeded. Elsewhere, others aren’t as lucky. When he was 16 years old, Marcus Button was in a car crash with a school bus, leaving him with life-altering traumatic brain injury, loss of vision, and a 16-year journey to collect a court-ordered, million-dollar judgment for damages. On Sept.
(STN Podcast E262) Assess & Fix: The NJ Transportation Director Managing 63 Contractors

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Claudia Newton

School districts attempt to navigate the clean fuel struggle between the California Air Resources Board and the Trump administration. Chicago uses multimodal systems to provide student service. Quanika Dukes-Spruill, executive director of transportation services for the Newark Board of Education’s Office of Pupil Transportation in New Jersey, discusses working with contractors, securing Medicaid reimbursements, and implementing electric buses and alternative transportation.
Why You Should Come to the TD Summit at STN EXPO West

1 week ago | stnonline.com | Claudia Newton

The exclusive two-day Transportation Director Summit at STN EXPO West will take place from July 11-12 and feature numerous opportunities for learning, networking and collaboration. This event held in nearby Lake Tahoe is included for qualified decision makers at no cost with purchase of their main conference registration. Day one takes place at the Peppermill Resort alongside a networking mixer with appetizers and drinks.