2025 State of School Transportation
Developed in collaboration with the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs, our 2025 State of School Transportation Report investigates transportation issues facing schools and families today — and highlights potential solutions.
Navigating the dynamic school transportation landscape is more challenging than ever. Our fifth annual State of School Transportation Report — based on a comprehensive survey of 500+ school district leaders and more than 800 parents — explores critical issues such as ongoing bus driver shortages, funding constraints, and the changing transportation needs of individual students.
Read the report today to get data and insights on key issues, including:
A view into how transportation needs are pulling school staff from their core duties
The impact of budget shortages on transportation operations across the country
The ways transportation is affecting parents’ professional lives and school enrollment choices
How forward-thinking districts are adapting to today’s landscape