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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2020

Transfinder Offers Free Communication App to School Districts During COVID-19 Shutdown

The routing software developer is providing its Stopfinder Communication tool free of charge to all North American school districts for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserFebruary 10, 2020

N.Y. Contractor to Convert 5 Diesel School Buses to Electric

Logan Bus Co. is working with electric vehicle charging solutions provider Amply Power to convert the buses to electric and put them on the road in September 2020.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2020

Transfinder Reports 15% Revenue Increase in 2019

The routing software developer reports that it is seeing its 22nd consecutive year of sustained revenue growth.

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ArticlesDecember 23, 2019

How Google Tools Can Streamline Data Access for School Bus Fleets

A dispatcher at a Washington school district details how his transportation team has used G Suite and Google Sheets to reduce recurring questions, misinformation, confusion, and distractions for more efficient operations.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Sadiah Thompson December 19, 2019

School Bus Tablet Offerings Bolster Routing, Management Efficiency

Suppliers are working to provide even more detailed student, route tracking information and instant communication with administrators and parents with their solutions. They also work to ensure compliance with state policies and regulations.

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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserNovember 14, 2019

John Hennessey Maps a Route for Student Transportation Success

The Massachusetts transportation director has used his knack for problem-solving to make routing more efficient, cofound a state association, and lay the groundwork to bring all his district's bus service in-house.

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Newsby StaffOctober 7, 2019

Transfinder to Open Innovation Center in India

The routing software developer is scheduled to open its Transfinder India Innovation Center in Hyderabad on Jan. 2, 2020.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2019

First Student, Tyler Technologies Partner for New Tablet Software Pilot

Seven First Student sites are rolling out new in-vehicle tablet software that is designed to connect various parts of their operations, such as routes, drivers, vehicle tracking, GPS, and payroll.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 29, 2019

Arizona, Pennsylvania Districts to Roll Out School Bus Tracking App

Florence Unified School District #1 and Boyertown Area School District partner with technology solutions supplier CalAmp to roll out the “Here Comes the Bus” app on their buses.

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson August 22, 2019

New York City Partners With Ridesharing Company for School Bus GPS, Tracking App

The city’s Department of Education teams up with Via to launch a new school bus routing, tracking, and communication platform, in addition to installing GPS systems on all of its school buses.

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