There are a lot of possible ways to upgrade a bus fleet to improve efficiency or student accuracy. So, what would be the best upgrade to make, in terms of costs vs benefits? Well, if your district hasn't installed GPS tracking systems on your buses yet, th..
Student_Tracking_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, vehicle_tracking_software
Both the Federal and State governments continue to push for adoption of electric buses in the nation's school districts. This makes sense on an individual level for a number of reasons. Electric school buses run more cleanly, they're cheaper to operate, an..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, vehicle_tracking_software
Seat belts in school buses are once again a hot topic, thanks to Congressman Steve Cohen and Senator Tammy Duckworth reintroducing the School Bus Safety Act. The act would mandate seat belts - as well as a variety of other student safety gear - in school b..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, student_transportation_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, vehicle_tracking_software
At this point, there's little doubt that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are the new future of motor transportation. Sales of EVs continue to rise, and governments around the world are increasingly looking to promote their adoption.
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, vehicle_tracking_software
Your bus routes are rarely as dangerous as they are in the winter. Cold weather makes bus driving far more difficult, with numerous new hazards to consider. Yet student safety must be maintained at all times, no matter the weather. So, let's talk about pre..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, route_efficiency, vehicle_tracking_software
Out of all the jobs at a school district, few can match transportation management for pure stress. Every day, you and your staff are responsible for the safety of hundreds or thousands of children, while also having to wrangle endless complaints from paren..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_scheduling_software, vehicle_tracking_software
A district transportation office has a lot on its plate whenever buses are on the road. With hundreds or thousands of students being transported, you need to stay focused on the buses and maintaining their safety. This includes keeping open lines of commun..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_scheduling_software, vehicle_tracking_software
The push to see greater adoption of electric school buses (ESBs) proceeds, slowly but surely. That's according to a recent report from the World Resources Institute, tracking adoption of electric buses across the United States and its territories. As of Ju..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, vehicle_tracking_software
If your district already utilizes tracking devices to plot your bus's location in real-time, it might be time to open up that service to more people in your community! Schools around the nation are beginning to offer smartphone apps to parents, allowing th..
Student_Tracking_Software, transportation_management_services, student_transportation_software, student_transportation_management, vehicle_tracking_software
Recently, we came across an interesting School Bus Fleet article about a petition proposing a change to school bus lighting systems that, according to the petitioner, would improve school bus safety. It's far from the first time such an idea was proposed. ..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_routing_software, school_bus_safety, school_bus_route_optimization, vehicle_tracking_software
A very stressful moment for both the driver in the fleet and the transportation team keeping track of the fleet is that moment of no communication. Whether it is because there's a problem with the radios or phones currently implemented or something else en..
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Due to the amount of competition involved in winning bids from school bus transportation programs, contractors must provide services that give them an advantage over competitors. GPS vehicle tracking and bus routing software offer benefits that manually cr..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, gps_vehicle_tracking, school_bus_tracking_software, vehicle_tracking_software
One of the cornerstones of a proper school bus safety training program is an emphasis on the "Danger Zone." That is, the area immediately surrounding the school bus where children could be in danger of being hit by other cars - or the bus itself - and are ..
Transportation_Management_Software, transportation_management_services, school_bus_safety, Student_School_Bus_Safety, vehicle_tracking_software
When managing a school bus transportation network, there are a lot of factors to keep track of, and sometimes it's easy to let the little things slip by. However, in the case of school bus idling, it's a little thing that adds up to big problems! Your driv..
Student_School_Bus_Safety, school_bus_idling, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_scheduling_software, vehicle_tracking_software
The choice to implement student GPS tracking within your school district is a major decision that requires a great deal of dialogue among administrators and other school district employees. Understandably, those in charge of making the decision on student ..
transportation_management_services, student_gps_tracking, school_bus_tracking_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, vehicle_tracking_software
When managing a school bus transportation network, there are a lot of factors to keep track of, and sometimes it's easy to let the little things slip by. However, in the case of school bus idling, it's a little thing that adds up to big problems! Your driv..
transportation_management_services, school_bus_tracking_software, Student_School_Bus_Safety, school_bus_idling, vehicle_tracking_software
School buses are among the safest forms of transportation ever created, but there are still times during a bus's route that the students may be in danger - and no situation is more dangerous than when students are getting on or off the bus. One of the most..
Transportation_Management_Software, school_bus_safety, RFID_student_ridership_tracking, route_efficiency, vehicle_tracking_software
GPS vehicle tracking is a very well-established technology at this point, in use by fleet systems and individual drivers all over the world. It's safe, reliable, and even as you read this, there are likely thousands of people using GPS to get where they ne..
Student_Tracking_Software, gps_vehicle_tracking, school_bus_tracking_software, route_efficiency, school_bus_route_planning_software, vehicle_tracking_software
School district years are August-May or September-June. But for many districts, planning for the 2024-2025 school year begins before January. One of the top priorities this year will be student transportation and how to get kids to and from school without ..
Transportation_Management_Software, BusBoss, school_bus_routing_software, Driver, Student_School_Bus_Safety, school_bus_driver_shortages, route_efficiency, driver_shortages, vehicle_tracking_software
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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High-profile school bus tragedies such as the crash that took the lives of six students in Tennessee have parents concerned across the country. With an uptick in bullying and school violence, there is also valid worry about these incidents carrying over to..
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Most students love field trips - but most teachers and administrators dread them. Field trips can be a great experience, or just get the kids out of a stuffy classroom for a day, but the actuality of wrangling the students can be incredibly stressful. Ther..
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For those overseeing school district transportation, keeping students safe is the top priority. As students travel to school every day, it's important to have confidence in the transportation system. But thanks to new technology, there are even better ways..
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In days past, back when school systems had better finances, gas prices were reasonable and parents had actual relationships with their children’s school bus drivers, there was little need for tracking school buses and other transportation.
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Traditionally, school districts are hesitant to invest in new technology. There are a number of reasons for this, with the cost of new tech being among the most pressing. Without donations of machines, it's difficult for a school to afford to outfit itself..
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If you're responsible for overseeing school bus operations – or any sort of fleet of land vehicles – I don't have to tell you what a challenging task it is. Your cargo is beyond precious, you have potentially hundreds or thousands of “clients” (parents) to..
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For many businesses, the single most powerful tool that computing has brought them is optimization. In most industries, we're still using fundamentally the same processes and ideas that we've been using for decades, but computers allow us to do them better..
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With the recent tragedy in Connecticut, public school safety is once again among the most important discussions in the nation. While the Newtown shooting may not have been easily avoided, anyone with responsibility in a school district should be looking fo..
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So, your school just went ahead and decided to invest in a GPS-based bus tracking system. That's an excellent call. GPS tracking can save you money on your bus fleet in numerous ways, as well as helping to keep the students in your care safe, but only if i..
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Now is an especially good time to be asking yourself: Are my school district's buses as safe for students to ride as they can be?
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One of the most difficult tasks when it comes to managing dozens of vehicles and drivers is the nightmare of having unorganized documents on all of that routing data and information. Missing documents can mean a very bad time when it comes to reporting, au..
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With schools constantly seeing their budgets slashed, you're undoubtedly feeling the pinch yourself if you're in the business of providing school bus services. Economization is the name of the game across our school districts, from bus drivers to teachers...
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When concerned parents are waiting for the school bus, every passing second is a potential moment for panic.
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