School Bus Drivers in US
Full-time and part-time drivers employed across public and private sectors
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
Students Transported Daily
Over half of all K-12 students in America ride the school bus
Source: National School Transportation Association
Miles Driven Annually
Equivalent to 240,000 trips around the Earth's equator
Source: School Bus Fleet Magazine, 2024
Average School Days/Year
Varies by state from 170 to 185 days
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
School Districts
Public school districts operating transportation services
Source: U.S. Department of Education
Safer than Car Transport
Students are 70 times more likely to arrive safely by bus than by car
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Total School Buses
Active buses in operation
Average Bus Age
National fleet average
Electric Buses
Growing 40% annually
Fuel Economy
Average for diesel buses
School buses save approximately 62 billion miles of driving annually by families
The school bus fleet saves 2.3 billion gallons of fuel each year
School buses reduce carbon emissions by 1.6 million tons annually
Data compiled from NSTA, School Bus Fleet Magazine, BLS, NHTSA, and industry reports. Last updated: 2026