Nigeria Plans Electric Student Shuttle Launch Across 12 Campuses

Several education systems across the United States and Nigeria are actively addressing student transportation challenges with innovative policy changes and infrastructure upgrades. Nigeria's Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) plans to launch electric shuttle buses on campuses to provide safer, affordable, and eco-friendly transport options for students, aligning with President Bola Tinubu's directive to improve the learning environment. In Tucson, Arizona, the Unified School District is revising its transportation policy to encourage the use of district school buses or parent pick-up for safety, especially after a fatal accident involving a young student, and is requiring parental approval for alternative transport methods. Meanwhile, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is updating its transportation policies to comply with new state laws, including fee exemptions for low-income students and stricter drug testing for bus drivers, while preparing for an expensive transition to electric buses by 2035. These efforts reflect a shared focus on enhancing safety, accessibility, and sustainability in student transportation across diverse educational settings.