Taylor Ekbatani is a Senior Editor at School Transportation News. She specializes in transportation and mobility, covering topics such as public transportation, transportation policy, and event management, while also focusing on logistics and technology in the automotive sector. Taylor's work has been featured in NewsBreak and School Transportation News.
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Taylor Ekbatani's articles predominantly cover the transportation and logistics industry, with a particular focus on school buses and related topics such as safety, regulations, and industry events. Given this focus, Taylor is likely to be receptive to pitches from experts in the field of transportation who can provide insightful commentary on developments in school bus technology, safety measures, or regulatory changes.
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Leadership Strategies Shared at STN EXPO West School Transportation News News
By: Taylor Ekbatani
Cameron Wood, the lead electric vehicle performance analyst for school bus contractor Student Transportation of America, accepted the 2026 Innovator of the Year award July 12 during the opening session of STN EXPO West.
By: Taylor Ekbatani
Hall of Fame Speaker Bruce Turkel addresses the STN EXPO West attendees July 13, 2026.
By: Taylor Ekbatani
From left: Linda Grandolfo, Sandy Dillman and Lisa Nippolt of Q'Straint/SureLok on Monday, July 23, 2026 at STN EXPO West.
RENO, Nev. — STN EXPO West 2026 took place July 9-15 in Reno, Nevada, offering a week of professional development, leadership training, technology demonstrations and networking for student transportation professionals.
By: Taylor Ekbatani
John Elliott, Jr., of Summit School Services holds the Golden Merit Award for his exceptional dedication to service excellence in the student transportation industry, at the 2026 NSTA annual meeting.
By: Taylor Ekbatani
Select TSD Conference attendees participated in a school bus evacuation drill on Nov. 9, 2025. The training returns this fall.
By: Carol Brzozowski
“Every mile and every stop has a cost,” pointed out Kacy L. Davis, Sr., the transportation director for St. Louis (Missouri) Public Schools (SLPS) transportation director.
By: Taylor Ekbatani
The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services reiterated its support of the use of lap/shoulder seatbelts for the safety of student passengers by calling for the occupant restraints in all new school buses.
By: Taylor Ekbatani
Learn how fleet managers ensure school buses are safe and reliable for students returning to school with thorough summer inspections.
