A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CONNECTED BUS.


Connected Buses from IC Bus work around the clock, day-in and day-out to be the most reliable and innovative transportation available. From running remote diagnostics to providing students with wireless internet access, connected buses are at the forefront of pupil transportation.


10 PM


Action | All buses in the fleet remote start and run automatic health checks, and an automatic notification is sent to the maintenance manager if any fault codes appear.


Benefit | Provides early confirmation of available buses, and allows maintenance to be scheduled quickly.


4 AM


Action | Dispatch gets notified of issues with the bus, and informs driver of a possible bus change. Technician is alerted of buses needing repairs.


Benefit | Technician can start repairs early to get the bus back on the road, and drivers know the status of their buses.


6 AM


Action | Technician makes repairs and runs new health report.


Benefit | Driver has no delay in starting route and the bus is repaired on time.


6:15 AM


Action | Driver checks health report, and performs semi-automated pre-trip inspection.


Benefit | Quicker inspection allows for driver to be immediately aware of any unresolved issues.


3 PM


Action | Students board bus and charge devices using USB ports, and parents are notified when the bus departs.


Benefit | Students stay connected even when in transit, and parents see their child is on schedule.


4 PM


Over-the-Air Programming AVAILABLE 24/7


Action | Driver performs semi-automated post-trip inspection.


Benefit | Inspection process is quicker and more accurate than a manual inspection.


5 PM


7:30 AM


Action | Students board bus, use Wi-Fi to check schedules, and finish homework.


Benefit | Students are able to get a head start on their day.


7 AM


Action | Driver starts route on time, and parents are notified that the bus has departed according to schedule.


Benefit | Students arrive punctually to school, and parents are notified that their child is on time.


Action | Maintenance manager determines that engine calibration is needed and schedules Over-the-Air Programming with technician.


Benefit | No service visit is required and engines always have up-to-date calibrations.


A day in the life of a connected bus, as depicted by IC Bus and parent company Navistar.


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