Fleet Management and Surveillance Solutions for the Student Transportation and Public Transit Industries

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Tracking of Students on School Buses Enables Enhanced Student Safety

Tracking of Students on School Buses Enables Enhanced Student Safety

Industry Trends, School Bus, Solution & Product Updates
The tracking of students on school buses is all about safety. In order to do their jobs properly, those who are responsible for students need a reliable way to communicate student and bus data to authorities during emergency situations. From a safety perspective, boarding a school bus can be viewed similarly to boarding an airplane. Knowing who is on the vehicle contributes to the level of safety that can be provided and in some cases determines whether the bus even leaves a stop. Some districts indicate a student tracking program is mandatory and will not allow students who are not enrolled in the program to board. (more…)
How Route Optimization Can Make Your School Bus Fleet ‘Greener’

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…)