School Bus Routing Software: Frequently Asked Questions

published on May 31, 2022 by Sonia Mastros
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You probably have some questions when it comes to all of this talk of school bus routing software, especially when so many other schools are starting to use it. It's not uncommon to have questions about software when it is promising such lofty goals: better bus route management, real-time mapping solutions, and streamlined ways to make sure all of the students get where they need to safely. So, are all of these promises reality? What can you expect from route management software? Here are the top four frequently asked questions on the software and all of their answers.

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Keeping Kids Safe from Predators at the Bus Stop

published on May 04, 2022 by Sonia Mastros
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Many states have laws that prevent registered sex offenders from living too close to schools and parks, but I am not aware of any that restricts their residence based on bus stop location. Given that suburban and rural America is splattered with bus stops, it is extremely likely that there are registered sex offenders that live near school bus stops. Registered sex offenders can move just like anyone else. When was the last time you checked for registered sex offenders near your child’s bus stop?

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How NOT to Use a Vehicle Monitoring System

published on April 05, 2022 by Sonia Mastros
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Back in the old days, keeping track of each individual vehicle's gas consumption, mileage, and possibly repairs meant a lot of reports, careful tracking, and possible human errors in the system. And when it comes to bigger fleets of buses that are transporting kids everyday, having to track and monitor each bus was especially difficult. Unfortunately, things couldn't be as efficient, but now we have the ability to keep track of an entire fleet through technology and save money while doing it.

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GPS Vehicle Tracking: Strengthening Trust While Reducing Costs

published on March 22, 2022 by Sonia Mastros
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When concerned parents are waiting for the school bus, every passing second is a potential moment for panic.

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Is Your Current Bus Route Planning Inefficient?

published on February 10, 2022 by Sonia Mastros
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Each day, more than half of America’s K-12 students take the bus to school. In fact, the school bus industry is the largest form of mass transit in the U.S. School buses keep cars off the road and the environment cleaner. Making sure that school buses run efficiently strengthens their positive environmental impact while saving districts money.

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Does Your Route Management Software Need an Upgrade?

published on July 02, 2016 by Sonia Mastros
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The school bus route management process has a reputation for being complex and difficult to manage. Fortunately, route optimization software has eased the burden for school districts across North America. Bus routing software allows districts to create hypothetical bus routes to increase the efficiency of student transportation.

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How to Use Google Maps to Manually Locate Schools in BusBoss

published on June 27, 2016 by George Mastros
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BusBoss does a great job of automatically locating addresses, but there are times when it cannot find the school’s location. When this happens, you can use google maps to manually locate schools in BusBoss. Here’s how…

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Is Your Current Bus Route Planning Inefficient? Easy Ways to Make Changes

published on June 07, 2016 by Sonia Mastros
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Finding the Best Route Planning Software For Your School Bus Fleet

published on March 22, 2016 by Sonia Mastros
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Across the country, school districts are facing budget cuts, forcing transportation departments to make the most out of every dollar. Optimizing routes for maximum efficiency is one of the best ways to save on fuel and staffing costs, while ensuring student safety. The process of organizing efficient routes is often time-consuming and complicated. Utilizing school bus routing software allows transportation departments to achieve their goals easily and efficiently.

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