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If it feels like your buses cost more to run than they should, inefficient or outdated routes could easily be to blame. Having an inefficient bus route doesn't simply mean that students get home a bit later - bad routes can actually drive costs up in numerous ways.
Bad Bus Routes Waste Money!
1 - Fuel costs
This one is obvious, but can't be overlooked: every extra mile your buses drive adds to their ongoing costs. With fuel prices trending upwards, it's more important than ever to reduce fuel waste. Even if you're running electric buses, every little cost-saving measure can help.
2 - Payroll costs
Depending on your pay structure, you could also be paying extra money to the driver or aides on the bus. Efficient routes minimize the time you have to pay for, and could potentially reduce your payroll a bit.
3 - Wear and Tear
Extra miles add up over time, by reducing the lifespan of your buses and the components in them. In particular, the wheels, brakes, and engine parts will wear out more quickly as the miles add up.
Additionally, if your drivers are feeling pressured to speed up inefficient routes, this can lead to additional wear and tear, such as hard braking wearing down the brakes.
4 - Time spent on the phone
Whenever a parent calls into the school asking where their child is, that's time and money being wasted - or at least, that could be put to better use. Software such as parent notification apps can help reduce calls, but overall, getting students home quickly will reduce the cost of dealing with their parents.
5 - Morale problems
Drivers and bus monitors stuck on long, difficult routes are likely to become frustrated. When there's so much competition for drivers, you don't want to risk losing one - especially when most districts already don't have enough. Even one driver quitting could cause huge problems.
Build Better Routes With BusBoss!
BusBoss has over 25 years' experience helping schools update and modernize their transportation systems with affordable, reliable technology. Our AI-powered routing software is specifically designed for the needs of districts, capable of generating ultra-optimized routes for schools of all sizes.
To see how BusBoss can improve your bus routes, just contact us to see a live demo!
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Sonia has been involved with BusBoss since the late 1990’s, and has personally overseen many projects for various customers ranging from large urban and suburban districts to smaller rural school districts from all over the country. In all cases, her primary goal was to improve their transportation operations by reducing their operating expenses while simultaneously improving student safety and parent satisfaction.
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