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Tod Eskra accepts the Entrepreneur of the Year award surrounded by his colleagues.
Award honors visionary leadership behind one of America’s fastest-growing student transportation companies. American Student Transportation Partners (ASTP), one of the nation’s leading student transportation companies, today announced that President and CEO Tod Eskra has been named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Award winner in the Greater Philadelphia region, by […]

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A strong succession plan helps family-owned student transportation businesses protect the legacy they’ve built, strengthen long-term business value, and ensure operational stability for the next generation.
Managing a school transportation contract requires careful financial […]
The lifecycle of a school bus encompasses multiple […]
The student transportation industry faces unprecedented challenges driven […]
From RFID cards to onboard cameras, here are six ways technology is transforming student transportation to be safer and more efficient. 
School districts across the country are increasingly turning to specialized transportation providers to meet their student transportation needs. Rising costs, driver shortages, and the unique requirements of special needs students have highlighted the value of outsourcing these services to providers who can deliver tailored support. This trend has led to the emergence of two main business models: Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) and Alternative Transportation Providers.
ASTP welcomes Phil Eades as Chief Operating Officer, as part of its ongoing mission to drive the future of student transportation.
ASTP is proud to announce a new partnership with Assisted Transportation Services Inc., a leading provider of student and non-emergency medical transportation in Missouri and Kansas.
ASTP is happy to announce the acquisition of more than 300 routes and vehicles from Brandywine Transportation in eastern Pennsylvania.

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A strong succession plan helps family-owned student transportation businesses protect the legacy they’ve built, strengthen long-term business value, and ensure operational stability for the next generation.
Managing a school transportation contract requires careful financial […]
The lifecycle of a school bus encompasses multiple […]
The student transportation industry faces unprecedented challenges driven […]
From RFID cards to onboard cameras, here are six ways technology is transforming student transportation to be safer and more efficient. 
School districts across the country are increasingly turning to specialized transportation providers to meet their student transportation needs. Rising costs, driver shortages, and the unique requirements of special needs students have highlighted the value of outsourcing these services to providers who can deliver tailored support. This trend has led to the emergence of two main business models: Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) and Alternative Transportation Providers.
ASTP welcomes Phil Eades as Chief Operating Officer, as part of its ongoing mission to drive the future of student transportation.
ASTP is proud to announce a new partnership with Assisted Transportation Services Inc., a leading provider of student and non-emergency medical transportation in Missouri and Kansas.
ASTP is happy to announce the acquisition of more than 300 routes and vehicles from Brandywine Transportation in eastern Pennsylvania.

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Up-to-the minute resources for members of the media. Learn more about ASTP and how we’re driving the future of student transportation services.

Information about American Student Transportation Partners

ASTP leadership biographies and headshots

YouTube channel featuring ASTP and our partner Krise Transportation

Information about American Student Transportation Partners

ASTP leadership biographies and headshots

YouTube channel featuring ASTP and our partner Krise Transportation

Media kit

Up-to-the-minute newsroom resources for members of the media. Learn more about ASTP and how we’re driving the future of student transportation services.