February, 2015 | Seon Blog

Feb252015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Pink Shirt Day 2015: Seon Takes a Stand Against Bullying

Seon's Anti-bullying Campaign, Uncategorized

If you drop by our office today, you’ll notice that everyone at Seon is dressed in bright pink t-shirts instead of wearing business attire. For the third year in a row our team is wearing pink on National Pink Shirt Day to stand up against bullying and create welcoming, safe, and respectful school communities. (more…)

Feb202015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Bullying Through the Eyes of School Transportation Professionals: Annual Survey Results

School Bus, Seon's Anti-bullying Campaign, Uncategorized

A month ago we released a survey to learn more about bullying at school districts and on school buses in order to better understand the issue and address it efficiently. Approximately 50 professionals working in student transportation industry all over Canada and the USA responded to our questions and provided valuable feedback. Here is what we found out. (more…)

Feb172015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

Dealing with Difficult Passengers on Board: Strategies, Practices, and Resources

Stop Violence Against Drivers, Transit

Approximately 2,000 assaults against transit operators happen in Canada each year, says a report published by the Canadian Urban Transit Association. Drivers in the USA are under the same risk of violent attacks. As the government, transit agencies, and transportation associations work to improve the situation, we would like to share some of our insights, resources, and examples to help protect operators and even prevent assaults from happening in the first place. (more…)

Feb112015 by Vlada TereninaNo Comments

How Route Optimization Can Make Your School Bus Fleet ‘Greener’

School Bus, Uncategorized

Even though one school bus replaces 36 cars on the road, student transportation systems contribute to global climate change and are still a target for air pollution reductions. This puts a lot of pressure on schools to adopt “green” business practices and decrease their fleet’s carbon footprint. Efficient route planning and vehicle tracking tools can help significantly improve the situation and even lower operating costs, while helping save the planet. (more…)