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Texas District Picks Transfinder
Transfinder earned a new contract with Wayside Schools in Austin for its routing solution, Routefinder PLUS.
June 10, 2025
Transfinder, founded in 1988, develops and supports routing and scheduling solutions for optimal transportation logistics.
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Transfinder Corporation recently announced a new contract with Wayside Schools in Texas.
Located in the Austin area, Wayside has about 1,651 students attending three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
The district will be equipped with the company’s routing solution, Routefinder PLUS, which creates safe and efficient routes for student transportation.
In addition to PLUS, Wayside purchased Studentfinder and Viewfinder, which gives users a bird’s eye view of the district’s transportation operation.
“We are so happy to have Wayside as a client,” Transfinder President and CEO Antonio Civitella said. “Large and small districts alike benefit from having this powerful tool that has artificial intelligence optimization embedded in it. Because it is highly customizable, districts like Wayside can tailor their experience to their individual needs.”
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