Sunday, July 13

Speaker: Charles Kriete

Description: Your job is tougher than ever—shrinking budgets, driver shortages and growing expectations—but you’re still expected to figure it all out. You don’t have to do it alone. Join Zonar for an eye-opening session that recognizes your hard work and explores how today’s smartest transportation leaders are staying ahead by working smarter, not harder. We’ll break down the real role of AI (and when actual intelligence matters more), tackle complex challenges like driver shortages and EV transitions and show how the right partnerships and tools can help you do more with less—without compromising safety or service. Walk away prepared to turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.

• Head Start & Preschool Passenger Securement
• Impact of FMVSS 301

• Routing 101 
• Operation STEER

Description: The Green Bus Summit Immersive Ride & Drive Experience is a special outdoor event showcasing the latest advancements in green school buses and transportation solutions. School bus OEMs such as Blue Bird, Geotab, IC Bus, Micro Bird, RIDE, Transfinder, Tyler Technologies, and GreenPower participate alongside influential organizations like The Propane Education Council and innovative private fleet operators like ZUM Services. Attendees are treated to a hands-on experience with a wide range of green buses, including electric, propane, and other alternative fuel vehicles. The event offers a unique opportunity for school transportation professionals to test drive the latest models, learn about their features, and discuss the future of sustainable transportation in the school bus industry. With a focus on environmental sustainability and efficiency, the Green Bus Summit provided valuable insights into the benefits of transitioning to cleaner, greener transportation options.

Drinks and food with be served.