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Transfinder's new data reveals how driver shortages, bell schedules, and community demands are limiting school bus routing efficiency nationwide — and what districts are doing.

From The Bulletin / By Dennis Wyatt / May 28, 2026Skyrocketing diesel prices are eating into Manteca Unified School District’s $357 million general fund budget.The district — that buses 2,398 students to and from school each day — in April spent 79 percent more on diesel despite only an 8 percent increase in usage.It is the result of California diesel prices soaring 65.8 percent per gallon since April 2025 compared to 26 percent for gasoline.“Those fuel costs create an [...]

Schenectady, NY– May 21, 2026 — A new nationwide survey of school transportation professionals revealed that while most districts consider their bus routes moderately efficient, major operational challenges continue to limit optimization. Key findings show that: Most districts rate their routing as only “somewhat efficient,” with clear room for improvement Driver shortages are the leading barrier to efficiency, cited across nearly every respondent group Between 25 [...]

Schenectady, NY and Oroville, CA – May 18, 2026 – Transfinder Corporation is pleased to announce Oroville Union High School District in California has selected Transfinder’s award-winning routing solution Routefinder PLUS to create the safest and most efficient routes for its students. Located about 70 miles north of the state capital, Sacramento, Oroville Union High School District serves about 900 students. In addition to Transfinder’s award-winning Routefinder [...]

Schenectady, NY and Anaheim, CA – May 15, 2026 – Transfinder Corporation is pleased to announce Anaheim Elementary School District in California has selected Transfinder’s award-winning routing solution Routefinder PLUS to create the safest and most efficient routes for its students.  Located in a destination city that is home to the Angels baseball team and Disneyland, Anaheim Elementary School District serves about 17,000 students who attend 24 schools. In [...]