Catch stop-arm runners in their tracks

Many operations are turning to exterior cameras to help capture — and deter — illegal passing of school buses. Here are details on six systems that can collect crucial evidence.

Derek Graham

System notifies parent when child enters or exits bus

ZPass+ from Zonar Systems provides the instant notifications via text message or e-mail, and parents can also access specific student rider information through a password-protected website. Officials say the new technology is especially useful for children walking to and from a bus stop, and for special-needs children.

VersaTrans acquired by Tyler Technologies

LATHAM, N.Y. — School transportation software provider VersaTrans Solutions was acquired by Dallas-based Tyler Technologies. VersaTrans off...

A.R.M.O.R.-Insight

REI’s A.R.M.O.R.-Insight, a fleet management software solution, provides comprehensive, user-friendly reporting tools that help increase efficiencies, according to the company.

Tyler Technologies names senior VP for Versatrans line

The company appoints Ted Thien senior vice president and general manager of its Versatrans student transportation product line. Thien, who joined the company in 2007, replaces Versatrans President Jim Guzewich, who is retiring.

School district uses GPS, DVR technology to exonerate bus driver

Last fall, the dispatch office at Escambia School District received a call notifying staff that one of their buses had been involved in an accident at a railway crossing.

Lightspeed Unveils Student Online Activity Monitoring System

Safety Check is designed to monitor students’ online activity on school devices, identify students at risk, and deliver real-time alerts on activity that is indicative of self-harm or other dangers.

Arsenault Associates announces annual photo contest winners

The winning photos submitted by companies will be featured in Arsenault's 2011-12 17-month calender. Each winning picture was accompanied by a description of how the company uses Arsenault's Dossier fleet maintenance management software to lower costs and increase profits.