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Teaming Up for Safety & Efficiency: Inside Samsara’s Role in Student Transportation

April 08, 2026 • National School Transportation Association

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This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop- Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes a new guest, Robert Stobaugh, Chief Operating Officer – Go to Market at Samsara and 2026 NSTA Midwinter Meeting Keynote Speaker. Robert opens the episode by sharing his background and how he became involved in the student transportation industry, along with an overview of Samsara and its role in supporting school transportation operations. Curt and Robert reflect on the 2026 Midwinter Meeting keynote, where Robert discussed how artificial intelligence is transforming operations decision-making from reactive to proactive, and what industry trends Samsara is watching closely. The duo highlight how Samsara’s solutions are being used on the ground in student transportation to improve safety and efficiency, while reducing operational challenges. Robert shares how Samsara's involvement with NSTA has shaped his perspective on the student transportation industry following the Midwinter Meeting. To wrap up the episode, Robert shares where listeners can learn more about Samsara. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that reaches your target audience - student transportation professionals!

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