Within the next few days, thousands of yellow school buses will once again roll through neighborhoods in every corner of Georgia.

Together, nearly 20,000 school buses will safely transport more than one million students each day—making pupil transportation the largest and safest mass transportation system in our state.

The start of a new school year is always exciting. It is a time filled with anticipation, opportunity, and renewed purpose. For those of us in pupil transportation, it is also a reminder of the tremendous responsibility we have been entrusted with by parents, school systems, and our communities. This summer, our GAPT family came together at the 2026 Summer Conference and Trade Show to learn, share ideas, strengthen friendships, and renew our commitment to professional excellence. The enthusiasm, collaboration, and dedication displayed throughout the conference reaffirmed what makes GAPT such an outstanding organization.

Thank you for your professionalism, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment to the children and families of Georgia.

On behalf of the Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation, we wish each of you a safe, successful, and rewarding 2026–2027 school year.