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Transfinder Expands California Footprint with Multiple School District Wins
Six California school districts selected the company's routing platform and related transportation technology as Transfinder continues expanding its presence across the state.
July 15, 2026
According to the company, one in three students in North America rides a school bus routed using Transfinder technology.
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Transfinder continues to expand its presence in California, announcing a series of new partnerships with school districts across the state to implement its transportation management technology.
Since April, six California districts have selected Transfinder's Routefinder PLUS routing platform, with several also adopting additional products, including the Stopfinder parent app, Wayfinder driver app, Tripfinder field trip management software, Servicefinder fleet maintenance solution, Viewfinder operations dashboard, and Transfinder Hardware.
The new customers include:
- William S. Hart Union High School District in Santa Clarita serves nearly 21,000 students across 17 campuses. The district selected Routefinder PLUS along with Stopfinder, Wayfinder, Servicefinder, Tripfinder, Transfinder Hardware, and Viewfinder.
- Anaheim Elementary School District, which serves approximately 17,000 students at 24 schools, chose Routefinder PLUS, Tripfinder, and Viewfinder.
- Oroville Union High School District, serving about 900 students, implemented Routefinder PLUS, Stopfinder, Wayfinder, and Viewfinder.
- Campbell Union High School District in San Jose, serving approximately 8,500 students, selected Routefinder PLUS, Stopfinder, Wayfinder, Tripfinder, Transfinder Hardware, and Viewfinder.
- Jefferson Elementary School District in Tracy, which serves about 3,000 students across five schools, adopted Routefinder PLUS and Viewfinder.
- Manteca Unified School District, serving more than 25,000 students across 29 schools, selected Routefinder PLUS, Stopfinder, and Viewfinder.
Transfinder said its Routefinder PLUS platform uses Artificial Intelligence Optimization to help districts develop safer and more efficient bus routes while allowing transportation departments to customize the software to meet local operational needs.
The company noted that one in three students in North America rides a school bus routed using Transfinder technology, underscoring its “continued position as a leading provider of student transportation software.”
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