School Transportation News Magazine | Buyer’s Guide 2025
DATA, STATISTICS AND TRENDS
What products or services is your district or company interested in purchasing over the next 12 months?
Type C or D Buses .........................................................28% Tires & Wheels ................................................................26% Brake Products ...............................................................25% New Diesel Buses, Engines & Components .............25% Lighting & LEDs ............................................................. 20% GPS & Vehicle Tracking .................................................18% Lubricants, Additives & Fuel Services .......................18% Air Conditioning/HVAC .................................................17% Foam & Seating Products .............................................17% Child Detection Systems ...............................................15% Onboard Tablets/ Mobile Data Terminals .................15% Stop-Arm Video Systems ..............................................15% Cellular, Radio & Communication Systems .............. 14% Crossing Control Products .......................................... 14% Emission Control & Exhaust Products ...................... 14% Mirror Products .............................................................. 14% Seatbelts/ Occupant Restraints ................................. 14% Video Security Systems ................................................ 14% Drivetrain/ Turbo Products & Pumps .........................13% Type A buses ...................................................................13% New Gasoline Buses .......................................................2%
Student Tracking/ RFID ................................................12% New Alternative Fuel Buses & Infrastructure (Propane, Electric, CNG) ......................................... 11%
Transportation Routing Software ............................... 11% Wi-Fi/Onboard Student Connectivity ......................10% Mobility Equipment Products .......................................9% Parent Communication Apps ........................................9% Used Buses ........................................................................7% Vehicle Lifts & Hosts .......................................................7% Exterior Vehicle Washing Products .............................7% Fire Suppression Systems ..............................................6% Flooring Products ............................................................6% School Bus Contracting Services .................................5% Air Purification Solutions and Cleaning Products / Hand Sanitizers ...........................................................4%
Alternative Student Transportation/ Ride Share Services ..................................................4%
Health & Wellness Products ..........................................4% Insurance & Financial Services .....................................4% Traction Control Products .............................................4%
Out of 712 responses, September 2024. Multiple responses permitted. May not add up to 100% due to rounding.
What is your approximate forecasted budget on new or used school buses over the next 12 months?
$100,001-$250,000: ......................................................................................................................... 19% $250,001-$500,001: .......................................................................................................................... 19% $1 million-$5 million: ..........................................................................................................................18% $500,001-$1 million: ...........................................................................................................................17% 0-$1,000: ..............................................................................................................................................12% $50,001-$100,000: ..............................................................................................................................8% $5 million+: ............................................................................................................................................5% $1,001-$50,000: ...................................................................................................................................2%
Out of 176 responses to 2024 Transportation Director Summit qualification surveys. 18
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