“Connected school bus” is a term schools hear more and more. In simple words, it is a normal school bus fitted with connected technology that keeps the school, the transport team and parents informed about every trip.
The building blocks of a safe school bus
- GPS tracker: shares the bus location so it can be seen live on a map.
- Cameras: a cabin camera and a road-facing dashcam record what happens.
- RFID reader: students tap an ID card when they board and get off.
- SOS alert: an alert from the bus reaches the school transport team with its location.
- Software and apps: a dashboard for the school and an app for parents.
Why it matters
Each piece alone helps a little. Together, they answer the questions schools face every day: where is the bus, who is on it, what happened, and who needs to act. That is the difference between a bus with a tracker and a truly school bus safety system.
How to get started
Start with a review of your current fleet. Our free school bus safety audit is a good first step.
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