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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.

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 [...]

From School Transportation News / By Claudia Newton / Mar. 30, 2026 CONCORD, N.C. – An STN EXPO East panel of student transporters shared how utilizing Transfinder’s technology suite has made their school bus operations safer and more efficient. Improving Efficiency Edgar Franco, assistant transportation director for Modesto City Schools in California, stated that technology has assisted with internal digitization, timeliness and streamlining communication between [...]

Excerpted from School Transportation News From School Transportation News / By Claudia Newton / November 9, 2025 FRISCO, Texas – A Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference panel featuring three female special needs routing specialists explored how technology tools for routing, communication and real-time updates can help school transportation teams respond quickly to keep students safer and give parents peace of mind. Garland Independent School [...]

From Erie News Now /  Wednesday, June 19th 2024 School districts across Erie County, PA are continuing to struggle with bus driver shortages. Hear from Transfinder President and CEO, Antonio Civitella, on how Transfinder is helping deal with these shortages. Click to see video.