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Making a Communications Switch? Consider These Essential Features


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ommunications systems are a literal lifeline for school bus drivers, dispatch and transportation administrators. But communications no longer


mean merely talking back and forth. Instead, communications include a litany throughput


data. But what are the essential features school bus op- erators should consider prior to switching or upgrading a bus driver communication system?


John Pescatore, CEO of pdvWireless, shares his perspective on what “Push-to-Talk” communications can mean to student transportation safety and efficiency with the his top seven features school bus operators should ensure are part of their driver communications systems. Read more this month about how student transporters are making the switch at stnonline.com/news/web-exclusives.


1) Safety


6) Automatic Driver Status Updates


7) Affordability


2) Instant & Reliable Voice Connection


3) Interoperability


5) Geofence Capabilities


4) Automatic GPS Location Tracking


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