The Bus Stop
Your one stop shop for all things NSTA and school transportation industry. Check back for new content being added weekly. The National School Transportation Association (NSTA) provides “The Bus Stop” podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of NSTA policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by NSTA. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. NSTA encourages interested parties to circulate podcast episodes via appropriate venues, but the podcast can only be rebroadcast in its entirety, and editing The Bus Stop podcasts is expressly prohibited. The views and opinions expressed on The Bus Stop podcasts are for informational purposes only, and listeners can raise questions or concerns via email at info@yellowbuses.org.
Episodes
298 episodes
Future on Wheels: Where Transit Meets Tech & AI
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest Gerry Leonard, CEO of Transit Technologies. Gerry starts off by reviewing his profes...
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26:12
Navigating the Uncertainty with Zenobe
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by the Zenobe duo of Angela Shuck, Grant Manager and Maggie Clancy, Executive Vice President Business De...
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32:15
Developing a Culture in Your Operations with Denis Gallagher Jr.
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest Denis Gallagher, Jr., Senior Vice President of Operations for Student Transportation...
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33:12
Fast and Furious Changes of the Trump Administration with Rich Kelly
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined Rich Kelly, founder & president of RC Kelly Law Associates in Lansdale, PA. Rich serves as NSTA Coun...
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29:22
Women Association Leaders with Cherie Hime: Women in Transportation Series
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first-time guest, Cherie Hime, Executive Director of the Wisconsin School Bus Association (WSBA) to close the March celebration of Women History Mont...
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19:49
Women Driving Success in Student Transportation: Women in Transportation Series
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first time guest, Shannon Sawyer, Executive Vice President of Fleet & Midwest Bus Sales for Beacon Mobility. Shannon shares her background with t...
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24:26
Women Leaders in Business with Jenna Fromm - Women in Transportation Series
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by first time guest, Jenna Fromm, CEO of Palmer Bus Service. Jenna shares her history with the yellow school bus and what brought her to the current rol...
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25:28
Women in Transportation Series - Student Transportation of America with Rachel Lane
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Rachel Lane, Vice President of Electrification and Sustainability of Student Transpiration of America, Rachel also serves on the NSTA Board of ...
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17:28
Pennsylvania Contractor Initiatives with Gerry Wosewick, Pennsylvania School Bus Association
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Gerry Wosewick, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association. Gerry and Curt delve into the Under the Hood Exemption and addre...
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41:51
Contractor Spotlight - Palmer Bus Service, Shane Johnson, Palmer Bus Service
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Shane Johnson, Chief Operating Officer, Palmer Bus Service, an NSTA Contractor Member and Member of the NSTA Board of Directors. Shane outlines...
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27:57
Capitol Hill Bus-In & Roundtable with Becky Weber, Prime Policy
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Becky Weber, Managing Director, Prime Policy Group and NSTA Lobbyist. Becky provides updates from the first several weeks of the second Trump A...
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45:28
Artificial Intelligence – How will it continue to Evolve in Student Transportation, with Ted Thien, Tyler Technologies
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Ted Thien, Vice President and General Manger of Tyler Technologies, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Ted outlines his background and his path to ...
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Transfinder - All in One Solution with Tony Civitella, Transfinder
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Tony Civitella, President & CEO of Transfinder, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Tony recaps the recent Transfinder State of the Union and sh...
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29:58
Student Transportation Card Solutions, Miles Cole, CI Solutions
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Miles Cole, CEO of CI Solutions - Card Integrators, a new NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Miles outlines his background and how CI Solutions became...
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31:49
2025 Legal Updates and Under the Hood Exemption Discussion with Matt Jandrisavitz, RC Kelly Law Associates
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Matt Jandrisavitz, Partner, RC Kelly Law Associates. Matt and Curt highlight the recent extension of the Under the Hood Exemption. Matt outline...
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19:38
Insurance Market and Risk Management with Tim Weaverling, RWR Group
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Tim Weaverling, Partner, RWR Group. Tim outlines his background and journey into the school transportation industry. Tim and Curt highlight som...
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34:59
2025 Midwinter Meeting Keytnote Speaker with Ramsey Bergeron, Bergeron Well-Being
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Ramsey Bergeron, Founder and CEO, Bergeron Well-Being, and Keynote Speaker for the upcoming 2025 NSTA Midwinter Meeting in Maui, HI. Ramsey del...
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32:47
NSTA Holiday Movie Special with Frank Girardot, BYD | RIDE
Join Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a special Holiday Edition of NSTA: The Bus Stop as Frank Girardot, Senior Communications Director with BYD | RIDE drops by for an enjoyable episode. Frank and Curt begin the episode with an update on BY...
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48:23
2024 NSTA Year in Review with NSTA President, Dan Kobussen
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Dan Kobussen, Owner of Kobussen Buses and NSTA President. The duo recap some of the highlights of the past year for NSTA. Dan and Curt discuss ...
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27:06
Addressing the Illegal Passing Epidemic with Tim Ammon, Zonar Systems
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Tim Ammon, Vice President & GM, Passenger Services, Zonar Systems. The duo highlight the findings of the Kansas loading and unloading surve...
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33:40
NSTA Initiative Update with Patrick Dean, Dean Transportation
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Patrick Dean, President, Dean Transportation, and President-Elect of NSTA. Patrick covers some key projects being worked on by the NSTA Busines...
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27:33
Thanksgiving Special with Frank Girardot, BYD | RIDE
Join Executive Director, Curt Macysyn for a special Thanksgiving Edition of NSTA: The Bus Stop as Frank Girardot, Senior Communications Director with BYD | RIDE drops by for an enjoyable episode. Frank briefly outlines his professional backgrou...
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43:52
The Hidden Aspects of Electrification with Corey Muirhead, Logan Bus Company
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Corey Muirhead, Executive Vice President of Logan Bus Company, and member of the NSTA Board of Directors. Curt and Corey delve into the ongoing...
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31:02
2024 Presidential Election Special with Curt Macysyn, NSTA
It's been a week since Election Day and most of the dust has settled on this historic National Election. Hear from NSTA executive director Curt Macysyn as he dissects the events of the past several days and what the impact may be for NSTA. He'l...
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33:46
Artificial Intelligence - A Tool in Student Transportation with Spencer Schiefelbein, REI
This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn is joined by Spencer Schiefelbein, Director - Channel Development, REI, an NSTA Vendor Partner Member. Spencer delves into the use of Artificial Intelligenc...
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