National Association for Pupil Transportation

06/02/2026

NAPT is proud to join our partners at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in recognizing .

Every day, student transportation professionals work to safely transport millions of students, and roadway safety is a shared responsibility. Whether you're driving a school bus, passenger vehicle, or commercial truck, making safe choices behind the wheel helps protect everyone on the road.

🚌 School buses and other large vehicles require additional space to stop, maneuver, and change lanes safely. Remember to slow down, stay alert, avoid blind spots, and give large vehicles the room they need to operate safely.

💛 Together, we can help create safer roads for students, families, and communities nationwide.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RLSbBA

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06/01/2026

Advocacy matters. Stay up to date on the latest legislative and regulatory developments impacting student transportation.

05/20/2026

National attention is growing around the impact rising diesel costs are having on student transportation and school district budgets.

This week, both Education Week and Reuters spotlighted the challenges districts nationwide are facing as they work to safely transport students amid rising operational costs.

NAPT was proud to partner with AASA, The School Superintendents Association and ASBO International to help elevate this issue nationally and ensure the voice of student transportation remains part of the conversation.

🚌 Reuters Story: https://bit.ly/4dUYqvu
🚌 Education Week Story: https://bit.ly/4v5UQ7L

Districts are tightening budgets as transporting students and heating buildings grow more costly.

05/19/2026

From easing the pressures of demanding work schedules to helping children feel connected and welcomed at school, school buses quietly shape family routines and strengthen communities. For many parents, transportation professionals become trusted partners in their children’s education and wellbeing.

Three parents from different backgrounds and communities — Jack Roddy of New York, Renee Delgado of New York, and America Martinez of Arizona — shared their experiences with School BUSRide.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4nFMcKr

05/18/2026

In May 2026, we collaborated with AASA, The School Superintendents Association and ASBO International to administer a timely survey of school districts across the country to gauge how changing diesel costs are impacting their budgets.

Here is a summary of the findings: https://bit.ly/42HE0Qq

05/06/2026

The road to NAPT ACTS 2026 starts now. 🛣️

We’ve officially released the first look at this year’s conference program — and this is only the beginning.

From national-level transportation conversations and expanded workshop opportunities to business partner engagement, networking events, QuikConnect, and the ACTS Trade Show, Louisville is already taking shape for October.

And throughout May? More announcements are still to come.

Now is the time to start planning ahead, building your team’s attendance strategy, and securing your place where student transportation comes together.

📍 Louisville, KY
📅 October 3–7, 2026

Explore the program and register today: cvent.me/Ea7noy

05/04/2026

“I left this workshop recharged…with a clear road map.”

That’s the impact of a NAPT Professional Development Weekend.
Real learning. Real connection. Real takeaways you can bring back to your operation immediately.

If you’ve been thinking about investing in your growth, or your team’s, this is your moment.

📍 Albany, NY | June 6–7
✔️ Up to 3 PDS courses in one weekend
✔️ Flexible attendance (Saturday, Sunday, or both)
✔️ Built for real-world application in student transportation

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4n8GaSc

05/01/2026

We kicked off our first Leadership Training Academy of 2026 with intention - bringing together professionals for a two-day, high-impact experience focused on growth, connection, and real-world application.

A sincere thank you to our host, Kenny Mulder, of Special School District of St. Louis County, for providing an exceptional learning environment and for the facility tour.

Grateful for the partnership of Keith Henry and the Missouri Association for Pupil Transportation -MAPT in making this event possible.

And finally, thank you to our generous sponsors, Tyler Technologies, Inc. and CI Solutions for supporting professional development in student transportation.

Our next event in the series will take place in July 7-10 in Sandy, Utah. Save the date!

04/30/2026

Safety isn’t negotiable. See how Indian River Central School District and Transfinder are using smart technology to improve routing, accountability, and student safety every day. https://ow.ly/9mBT50YJ9BZ