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Illegal school bus passing is declining—but the numbers remain far too high. New data shows progress, yet thousands of drivers still put students at risk every day.
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A 7-year-old girl was fatally struck by a school bus while crossing a street in Monsey, New York. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. https://t.co/9VOR7bC4k7

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Conference season is in full swing 😀

The 2026 Wyoming Pupil Transportation Association Conference brought 477 attendees to Casper for two days of training, networking and hands-on competition. https://t.co/Krsg37u0sQ

Did you attend your state conference this summer? Share photos & comments below 👇

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Districts leaders say growth isn’t solely defined by an increase in student enrollment. Factors such as increased routes and new schools contribute to expanded transportation operations.

Read the full feature "Growth Spurt" ➡️ https://t.co/fzouDzOVIx

#FeatureFriday

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A simple greeting, remembering a name or noticing when something feels off can help a student feel seen, supported and safe. Over time, those everyday moments can turn a school bus driver into another trusted adult in a child’s life.

Read more about the lasting impact of student-driver relationships: https://t.co/Kqw2JJJqX7

#SchoolBusDrivers #StudentSafety #SchoolTransportation #PupilTransportation #BuildingTrust

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& that's a wrap on STN EXPO West! Thank you to everyone who attended. We truly appreciate everything YOU DO for school transportation. ❤️🚌 Read articles from the show at https://t.co/QVgBilk9XW.

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Sarah Reece, the Barren County Schools driver-trainer was named the STAK Driver Trainer of the Year for her commitment to preparing new school bus drivers, supporting CDL training and helping maintain a safety-first transportation culture.

Read more at https://t.co/cdQja4c5pJ

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A proposed all-stock merger between Patrick Industries and LCI Industries could reshape the supplier landscape across several markets — including school transportation.

If approved, the combined company would include school bus industry suppliers Trans/Air and Freedman Seating, both acquired by Lippert last year.

Read more on what the proposed merger could mean for transportation, manufacturing and aftermarket support at https://t.co/SPXhdZGKlv 🚌 #STNNews #SchoolTransportation #SchoolBus #Manufacturing

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School transportation safety starts before the bus ever leaves the lot.

During this STN EXPO West session, attendees explored the elements of active-threat response training for school transportation — from recognizing warning signs and de-escalating conflicts to understanding the critical role drivers play as first responders in student safety.

A powerful conversation on preparedness, prevention and protecting students at every stop. 🚌

#STNEXPO #STNEXPOWest #SchoolTransportation #StudentSafety #SchoolBusSafety #TransportationTraining

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Cameron Wood, the lead electric vehicle performance analyst for @RideSTBus is this year’s STN Innovator of the Year. At only 26 years old, Wood is credited with developing a patent-pending program to help electric school buses charge smarter.

Read the full feature "Taking Charge" ➡️ https://t.co/Z1i4JLiQUZ

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The electric school bus market is still moving forward, but the path looks different then it did a few years ago 🚌

In this latest STN blog, Rachel Chard of @CALSTART breaks down what school districts, contractors and fleet operators should know as they navigate funding, infrastructure and long-term fleet planning.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/jkN1rRBsWD

#SchoolTransportation #ElectricSchoolBus #GreenBus #StudentTransportation

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A sneak peek at the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition, produced by the National School Transportation Association (NSTA)! The two-day event took place in Uhland, Texas at Hays CISD and featured a CDL knowledge test and the scored driving competition.

Learn more about the competition and this year's winner at https://t.co/dYQMw03ALL.

#SchoolBus #Safety

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A retired school bus become a food truck classroom, where students gain hands-on culinary and customer service experience while earning a paycheck.

Read more: https://t.co/p6EwiCTomu

#FoodTruck #SchoolBus

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If it's your first time coming to a trade show, don't worry 2025 Transportation Director of the Year Keba Baldwin is here with the tips to make your #STNEXPO West Trade Show a successful networking and educational experience!

Stay tuned for live conference coverage from #STNEXPO West, kicking off this Thursday in Reno, Nevada!

#TradeShow #Tips

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A sneak peek at the School Bus Driver International Safety Competition, produced by the National School Transportation Association (NSTA)! The two-day event took place in Uhland, Texas at Hays CISD and featured a CDL knowledge test and the scored driving competition.

Learn more about the competition and this year's winner at https://t.co/7BTVmFyn9Z.

#SchoolBus #Safety

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Two former school bus drivers are facing felony charges after a break-in at a school district bus garage and the illegal accessing of confidential computer records, including student records. Read more ⤵️

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Pittsburgh Public Schools reported an 8% decline in drivers illegally passing stopped school buses, according to the district’s 2025-2026 school bus safety report card. Read more ⤵️

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#IllegalPassing #SchoolBusSafety

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🎆A monumental Independence Day is here with America's 250th Birthday celebration!

We hope everyone has an amazing weekend celebrating!

#July4th #IndependenceDay #America250

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The Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation (MAPT) is releasing it's second illegal passing PSA featuring former Detroit Lions offensive tackle Lomas Brown. The PSA is expected to be released during the back-to-school season as a timely reminder for motorists to stop for school buses when the red lights are flashing.

Read more: https://t.co/h1W3JhJ3jr

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2025 Transportation Director of the Year Keba Baldwin will join school bus driver and influencer Cor’Darius Jones, known as “Mr. Bus Driver,” to present a session at #STNEXPO West on July 13 discussing how mental fatigue is affecting school bus drivers.

Learn more:https://t.co/ScuGhCzGm2

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