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Safe ways to decorate your buses this holiday season

One question we occasionally see is whether it's safe to decorate school buses for the year-end holidays. Generally speaking, the answer is yes! As long as you keep student safety in mind, and use some common sense, there's no reason you can't decorate you..

transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety

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Benefits of Student Ridership Tracking Systems

Should your school district implement electronic ID cards for student ridership tracking on buses? Since the first use of ID cards to track students in Houston, in 2004, the practice has been highly controversial. Yet schools continue to experiment with ID..

transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety

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Halloween is around the corner: Safe treat ideas for Students

Spooky season is nearly here - is it coming to your bus routes? Drivers and students alike can enjoy the holiday, and have a good time doing so. It's a great way to break up the monotony of daily routes during the fall semester. However, of course, you can..

transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety

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Bring Peace of Mind to Parents

Everyone says, “Think of the children!” when it comes to school bus tracking, but perhaps we should be saying, “Think of the parents!” instead. Discussions about bus tracking tend to revolve around the many safety benefits that tracking brings to students,..

Transportation_Management_Software, Student_Tracking_Software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety

Acceptance Of Student Tracking

Ever since its early adoption by some school districts, student and bus tracking has been a hot-button debate topic. Over the last few years, myths have been formulated and then debunked, and the benefits have abounded and transformed the skeptics.

Student_Tracking_Software, school_bus_routing_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety

Benefits of Student Ridership Tracking Systems

Meta Description: Student ridership tracking based on ID cards remains a controversial topic - but it remains a safe, affordable, and reliable way to keep tabs on students while optimizing your bus routes.

school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_gps_tracking, student_ridership, RFID_student_ridership_tracking, school_bus_tracking_systems, school_bus_tracking_app

Protecting Disabled Students From Bullying

Bullying is a hot topic at the moment, with many seeing the proliferation of bullying as one of the biggest problems in modern school districts. Administrators are under pressure to cut down on bullying and, in particular, shield disabled students from att..

school_bus_bullying, bullying, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, school_bus_drivers

Use Student GPS Tracking to Solve Transportation Challenges

Subject: Student GPS Tracking Helps Keep Riders Safe Meta Description: School districts across North America use student GPS tracking systems to keep students safe and minimize costs.

school_bus_routing_software, GPS_Tracking, school_bus_tracking_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety

Reporting Woes: Confronting Issues of Inaccuracy in Student Transportation Reports

Major policy decisions are based on school districts’ federal and state reporting as are billions of dollars in funding. It was 2018 when Education Week revealed “wild” data inaccuracies in federal desegregation data. Also that year, National Public Radio ..

Student_Tracking_Software, student_ridership, school_bus_software, Yellow_School_Bus, school_bus_reporting

Staying Connected: How Mobile Apps Improve Parent Communication on Buses

Good parental communication is a cornerstone of a successful school transportation system. Parents need to be kept in the loop regarding buses, schedules, pickup/dropoff points, and more. A smoothly functioning bus system keeps parents “on board” with ever..

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Student Ridership Trends: Understanding Patterns With BusBoss Analytics

Throughout 2023 and into the next few years, school bus transportation may see systemic shifts in student ridership trends. These patterns and trends are causing parents and schools to explore alternative transportation methods as well as software solution..

Transportation_Management_Software, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, state_reporting, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software

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Improving School Bus Fire Safety For Students With Disabilities

Millions of students ride school buses each day, and they are considered to be one of the safest forms of transportation. Unfortunately, emergencies do happen and it’s important for drivers to be prepared, especially when they transport students with disab..

Transportation_Management_Software, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software

Benefits Of Integrating Student Info Systems With Bus Routing Software

Does your school district need an all-in-one software solution for keeping up with your students? After all, one of the biggest issues when schools look at updating their computer systems is the problem of systems integration. Ultimately, , since otherwise..

Transportation_Management_Software, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_tracking_software, student_ridership, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, school_bus_route_optimization, school_bus_route_scheduling_software

Ways to Improve How You Track Student Ridership

Today’s technology allows parents and school district employees to determine if a student is on a bus, in real-time. The ever-increasing use of smart phones and tablets means that more and more people expect to have access to information about their childr..

Transportation_Management_Software, bus_route_optimization, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_transportation_software, track_attendance, student_bus_ridership, student_ridership, school_bus_driver_shortages, inefficient_routes, outdated_routes, inaccurate_routes, route_efficiency, state_reporting, re-routing, bus_shortages

How To Properly Use A Student Tracking Sheet

Having to track hundreds or thousands of students in the past was normally a paperwork nightmare. However, with advances in technology and being able to have students digitally sign in or have other technologically advanced means a much better and efficien..

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Does Your School District Need a Way To Find School Buses?

Student safety is the number one priority for school transportation professionals. With over 55% of US students riding school buses, finding the best way to operate a fleet impacts millions of students across the country. School districts are facing great ..

bus_routing_software, bus_route_optimization, GPS_Tracking, school_bus_safety, School_Bus_Routing, school_bus_finder, student_ridership, school_bus_driver_shortages, inefficient_routes, outdated_routes, inaccurate_routes, route_efficiency, state_reporting, re-routing, bus_shortages

Field Trip Planning Made Easier: Why Tracking Software is Essential

Most experts agree that taking students on field trips is a positive educational experience. A recent study cited by the National Education Foundation found that, regardless of a student’s socioeconomic status, gender, or ethnicity, students who take field..

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Northeast Ohio Hosts Safety-in Service School Bus Program

Every year, school buses across Ohio transport more than a million students to and from school. School bus safety is a top concern and a recent training hosted by Austintown schools focused on ways that drivers and administrators can keep students safe.

student_tracking, school_bus_safety, student_ridership, driver_training, Ohio_school_buses

Michigan Student Bus Transportation: End of Route Student Checks

Michigan, as well as many other states, encourage their school districts to embrace robust end of route student checks within their student bus transportation systems. After all, many school districts have horror stories about students being left on the bu..

student_tracking, student_ridership, student_bus_transportation, Michigan_school_buses, end_of_route_checks, rfid_tracking_system

Satellite Tracking Apps for School Buses

If you have been wondering if incorporating a satellite tracking app system for your school bus fleet is really worth the investment, there is strong evidence to indicate that it is. There are many benefits to utilizing this technology, and student safety ..

GPS_Tracking, school_bus_tracking_software, Satellite_Tracking_Apps_for_School_Buses, student_ridership

3 Easy Ways to Improve How You Track Student Ridership

Today’s technology allows parents and school district employees to determine if a student is on a bus, in real-time. The ever-increasing use of smart phones and tablets means that more and more people expect to have access to information about their childr..

Transportation_Management_Software, school_bus_transportation_software, track_attendance, student_bus_ridership, student_ridership

Does Your School District Need a School Bus Finder?

Student safety is the number one priority for school transportation professionals. With over 55% of US students riding school buses, finding the best way to operate a fleet impacts millions of students across the country. School districts are facing great ..

GPS_Tracking, school_bus_safety, school_bus_finder, student_ridership

Do You Need A Student Tracking System?

One of the biggest fears of transportation coordinators, school administrators, parents, and even school bus drivers, is a missing child during the transportation to and from school. While it may be uncommon to have a missing child issue during the entiret..

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What Do You Use A Student Tracking System For?

You've probably been aware of a debate in recent years over student tracking. An increasing number of schools have begun issuing their students mandatory ID cards to track them throughout school property, or even on the school bus.

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How To Keep Tabs With A Student Tracking Sheet

Despite all the advances in bus tracking, bus routing software, and organization, sometimes the traditional solutions are still the best.

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5 Reasons You Need Student Tracking Software

Student tracking software is a necessity, the most accurate and effective way to keep children safe and to minimize today’s extraordinary transportation costs. Whether you’re the business manager, transportation director, the superintendent of a school dis..

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School Bus Passes and Fees

The use of school bus passes is becoming more prevalent over time. Bus passes are primarily used for students to get on their assigned school bus. They are usually required when students are expected to pay for their school bus transportation. Printing bus..

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