Route optimization software helps Transportation Departments plan their routes more effectively and efficiently, potentially reducing annual costs by $500,000. Although saving time and money are major incentives when choosing a software system, finding a solution that can assist with safe student transportation is a top priority for school districts.
Route Optimization Software for Safe Student Transportation
3 Ways Transportation Professionals Can Improve Parent Communication
In a perfect world, bus routing would always go according to plan. But as a wise transportation director once told us, "A plan is great for a sunny day, but it's been raining cats and dogs on student transportation for years now."
5 Ways Tablets Improve Student Safety
Tablets have become increasingly popular in classrooms for enhancing education, but did you know that they can also improve student transportation safety? Here are five ways that tablets with live GPS can help keep students (and drivers) safe while they're on the go.
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This blog was published in 2022 and was updated on April 9, 2025.
Read MoreTransAct Sets New Standard with Real-Time Data for Student Transportation
At the TAPT Conference & Trade Show on June 21, 2024, we announced a groundbreaking advancement in student transportation management. With our transportation management platform, EZTransportation, you can now access real-time intelligence, setting a new standard for communication accuracy, transparency, and proactivity.
Read More4 School Bus Driver Recruitment Strategies to Improve Retention Rates
The shortage of school bus drivers has been a continuing concern for school districts across the United States, impacting the safe and timely transportation of students. Jeff Walker, owner of Northern Express Bus Service, shares how he’s navigating their statewide school bus driver shortage and what his transportation company does to maintain high bus driver retention rates.
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