Inside


20 Special Reports


20 Buckle Up? Some student transporters remain cautious about equipping school buses with lap/shoulder seatbelts


despite what research shows.


28 The Touch of a Button In an era where even pizzas can be tracked, student


transporters are realizing the benefits to parent apps. Columns


12 Editor’s Take by Ryan Gray Lessons to Be Learned From the Uvalde Shooting


26 Thought Leader by Launi Harden The Voice on the Radio


58 Publisher’s Corner by Tony Corpin


Should I Buy an Electric School Bus?


On the Cover Two students run across the street in front of an oncoming vehicle in a staged shot to depict Danger Zone technology at work. Technology is playing an increasing role at bus stops but training remains the catalyst for safety. Cover design by Kimber Horne using generative A.I. Original photo courtesy of Safe Fleet (Illegal Passing Safety Technologies).


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