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.

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."

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.

This blog was published in 2022 and was updated on April 9, 2025.

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.