These days, few districts - if any - are actually trying to work out their bus routes 100% by hand. The days of spending weeks drawing lines on maps, or putting pushpins and strings on a wall, are thankfully well behind us.
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Schools across North America continue to struggle with finding enough bus drivers to handle all their routes. Districts are increasingly cutting routes, despite the major problems that causes for parents and for the traffic situation around school drop-off..
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The National Congress on School Transportation (NCST) is the nation's primary group concerned with school transportation policies and best practices. Their National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures manual is considered the go-to resource..
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RFID student tracking is controversial in some circles - but perhaps it shouldn't be. RFID-based tracking systems provide numerous benefits, from keeping students safe on campus, to properly collecting student ridership data on your buses. These systems ar..
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In the fast-paced world of transportation and logistics, efficient dispatching isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you manage a school bus fleet, delivery vehicles, or service technicians, the right route dispatching software can transform your o..
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If it feels like your buses cost more to run than they should, inefficient or outdated routes could easily be to blame.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 numer..
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The bus driver shortage has been going on for years, and there's no sign of things getting better. There are currently far fewer school bus drivers on the roads today, compared to 2019, with a disturbing 91% of districts reporting issues stemming from redu..
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Every school bus has areas around it where A) students are out of view of the driver, and B) have a higher likelihood of being hit by the bus, or by other cars. These "danger zones" are one of the biggest threats to student safety on your bus routes, and m..
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Every driver and transportation office knows about the "danger zones" around a bus - those places where a student might be standing or walking, but the driver cannot see them. Of these, the very front of the bus may be the most dangerous. If a child has wa..
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By all appearances, the next few years are going to be highly challenging for school transportation management teams. Budgets continue to be lean - and with the Trump Administration defunding the Department of Education and other education-focused efforts,..
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For the last several years, the US government had robust programs in place to assist school districts who were upgrading to electric buses, or other eco-friendly fuel options. The spearhead for this was the EPA's Clean School Bus Program, which was approve..
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Are you giving your special needs transportation policies all the attention they require?
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Homelessness in America has been steadily rising since 2016, with 2024 seeing an all-time high in unhoused persons. This is also causing a rise of homeless students in school districts - who must be able to receive the same educational services as any othe..
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Do your buses have monitors onboard? If not, it can be a great - and cost effective - way of improving student safety during bus rides, as well as ensuring a smoother trip overall. Your drivers will appreciate the help, too!
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Electric buses have numerous benefits over standard diesel buses - and that includes their maintenance requirements. EVs are mechanically simpler than internal-combustion vehicles, so you'll be spending less time and money keeping them running. However, th..
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School districts are still searching for new ways to save money on transportation costs, and get access to buses despite the ongoing bus driver shortage. One option gaining popularity are shared transportation services. That is, making partnerships with ot..
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Few accidents could be as horrifying as a fire inside a crowded school bus - which is why modern buses have numerous features to prevent fires from spreading. Anyone involved in school transportation should be aware of your buses' fire systems, and ensure ..
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Installing cameras on your school buses brings a lot of benefits. You'll instantly improve both safety and security on your buses, as well as having verifiable evidence whenever there's a dispute about events on the bus. Cameras aren't even that expensive ..
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It's hard to overstate how much harm is being done by the ongoing shortage of school bus drivers. Economists agree that the situation remains "severe," with an astounding 90%+ of respondents to a 2024 survey reporting a lack of drivers. The shortage has be..
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Since their introduction in the 2000s, e-cigarettes - also known as 'vapes' - have quickly become a popular way to consume nicotine. Vapes boil a nicotine-infused liquid to create a vapor which is inhaled. While e-cigarettes are technically less harmful th..
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Student tracking can be a controversial topic, but it really shouldn't be. Tracking systems ensure your buses and your student ridership are where they need to be, when they need to be - and if something goes wrong, it becomes far easier to handle the situ..
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When budgeting time and money for your school transportation department, don't overlook the importance of parent communication! Having strong lines of communication with parents can prevent a lot of problems, improve student safety, and even cutting down o..
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Recently, President Trump announced that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) is empowered to enter "sensitive locations" such as schools and churches, while searching for illegal immigrants. This has created an extremely complicated new pr..
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As school transportation offices continue to face budget problems and a lack of bus drivers, they're being forced to explore alternatives to bus transportation - such as vans. It's not hard to see why. Vans are ubiquitous, cheaper than buses, and can be mo..
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If your district is still on the fence about using tracking systems to collect student ridership data, here's something else to consider: student tracking can help find lost children on your bus routes, or prevent them from even being lost in the first pla..
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These are tough times for school transportation managers. Money is tight, expenses are growing, and many districts are struggling to even keep enough buses and drivers on the road. For many districts, outsourcing student transportation could be the answer ..
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Do your school buses need three-point seat belts or harnesses to maintain student safety while on the road? For many people, this question is a no-brainer - the problem is, they can't actually agree on which 'obvious' answer is correct. So, it's still wort..
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Transportation managers, are you keeping track of your full student ridership from day to day? It's not enough to simply track attendance records. Tracking every student rider requires a bit of extra hardware and software, but can absolutely pay off in the..
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Fires on school buses are incredibly rare - and that's largely due to the variety of fire suppression systems in place on modern buses. As a result, school bus fires represent well less than 1% of all vehicle fires, and even then, many of them occur when t..
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The Electric Vehicle (EV) market is changing and improving faster than anyone might have predicted, even when it comes to buses. Just a decade ago, investing in electric buses seemed like a very risky proposition. Now, the market is booming, and in Europe,..
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Keeping track of transportation expenses can be a challenge even with a single school - but the difficulties become much greater when trying to track money across multiple schools in a district. This is a task which calls for specialized accounting softwar..
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It's more important than ever for school transportation systems to cut costs and 'run lean'. With budgets tight and drivers in high demand, smart optimization is needed to keep your kids transported safely. That's exactly why we created BusBoss! For over 2..
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It's important that your school buses be safe and accessible for all students - including children with disabilities and other 'special needs' kids. Your bus drivers need to know how to maintain student safety, even when specific riders may present specifi..
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Despite being a known problem for years, the school bus driver shortage remains "severe" with no real signs of reversing. This is causing problems across the industry, and schools largely have to rely on themselves to keep their buses rolling.
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Right now, it's more important than ever for your district to get every penny you can from government grants - and good bus routing software can help make it happen! Modern bus software suites offer a range of features, from routing to student tracking, wh..
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In general, school buses are statistically the safest form of transportation on the road - but there are still many risks. One of the biggest is the problem of visibility. Even the best-built bus will have significant blind spots, and drives must be able t..
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It's sad to say, but one of the biggest threats to student safety during their bus rides is other motorists. If a passing car ignores a bus's lights and stop-arm, they could easily hit a student, especially if the student needs to cross the street.
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In theory, a good tablet app can be your bus drivers' best friend, a co-pilot which doesn't require paying for a second adult on the bus. It can show the map and route, calculate alternative routes, provide alerts to mistakes such as children getting off a..
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What is your transportation management office doing to keep your bus drivers' morale high?
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AI technology is changing a lot of fields, and that's becoming true of routing software as well. Current Machine Learning systems are able to go well beyond the stock route planning suites, and offer improved optimization and even more options to transport..
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Transportation routing software has become nearly ubiquitous in school transportation offices - but that doesn't mean every software product on the market is equal. BusBoss was one of the first in this field, and still the standout choice, even compared to..
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Bus drivers have so much to manage during a route: wrangling kids, following the route, remembering which stops to make on which day, not to mention having to drive safely the whole time. Anything which improves their experience, or makes driving easier, w..
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School bus systems are possibly the greatest public transportation system in the US. Every year, over 25 million students ride the bus to and from school - an incredible number of people being transported safely and efficiently. School buses are statistica..
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It's 4:00 PM. Do you know where all your student riders are?
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At this point, most districts are using software to manage their bus systems, such as creating routes or tracking maintenance. However, if you're still using software run entirely on local computers, it's worth considering an alternative: bus routing web a..
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Is your school getting all the money you can from state funding? One of the most overlooked state benefits is the Medicaid & School Based Services (SBS) program. In short, if you have students on your bus who qualify for Medicaid and need special accom..
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It's more important than ever for school transportation offices - as well as school districts in general - to take web security seriously!
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There's no doubt that school buses are among the safest ways to travel in the world. Accidents, injuries, and fatalities are all far lower than for any other kind of ground travel, making a school bus statistically one of the best places for a child to be.
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Out of all the symbols associated with modern Christmas celebrations, few are more iconic than the classic candy cane. According to confectioners, it's by far the most popular non-chocolate candy at Christmastime, with around 90% of sales happening between..
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The year-end holidays are nearly here, and that means we're about to see Santa Claus all over the place. Many people know that Santa is based loosely on a real person named Saint Nicholas, but the actual history is rarely discussed.
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The winter holidays are coming, which are a time of rejoicing for nearly everyone. However, it's important to remember that not everyone celebrates the same year-end holidays. A school's transportation management office should strive to make every child fe..
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Winter is coming, and winters seem to be getting harder with each passing year. Even areas which previously didn't get harsh winters seem to be seeing more snow and ice than they used to.
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Orbit Software, Inc.
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Pottstown, PA 19464
(484) 941-0820