As districts issue RFPs for new routing systems, seeking cost savings and efficiency, a crucial oversight may be at play. While the allure of fresh routing software is enticing, it may not always be the optimal path to achieving these goals. Delve deeper as we uncover the importance of evaluating your current system, the capabilities you’re looking for in a new system, and how to decide if you need different software or better implementation of your current system.
Modern technology enables data analysis of key performance indicators like driving behavior, impairment, and vehicle operations in real-time, creating a new “era of accountability” for safety in student transportation.
Explore a decade of outstanding leadership in student transportation as we revisit past School Bus Fleet Contractor of the Year recipients and call to nominate the next.
Executive Editor of School Bus Fleet, Wes Platt, discusses New York City's congestion pricing exemption for school buses, National School Transportation Association's 2024 Bus-In, and the persistent question of Daylight Saving Time. Plus, an interview with Liz Thies, School Bus Fleet's Administrator of the Year for 2024! This episode is sponsored by Thomas Built Buses, a leader in pupil transportation.
No matter how you say it, the meaning of "school bus" is consistent around the world as a source of safe, reliable transportation for students from home to school.
Enrollment now open for Top Transportation Teams awards program by Transfinder, aimed at highlighting unsung heroes in school transportation and fostering excellence in operations through anonymous surveys.