This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes first-time guest Patrick Girardin, Co-President of Q'Straint. Patrick shares a brief overview of his career and background in student transportation. He offers insight into Q'Straint’s mission, their work with WC19 wheelchairs, and the critical role they address in school transportation. The discussion moves on to the Q'Straint ONE System, with Patrick explaining how it differs from conventional systems, and how it benefits school bus operators—highlighting real-world advantages that the company observed. Curt and Patrick spotlight Curt's visit to the Q'Straint manufacturing facility in February, and the episode concludes with the duo highlighting the upcoming tour of the Q'Straint facility, scheduled for the 2026 NSTA Midwinter Meeting in Ft. Lauderdale. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that reaches your target audience - student transportation professionals!

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