Trends Making Connections


Our latest survey examined the added value of communication with school bus drivers via tablets, which could be a vital tool to the traditional two-way radio. We also sought updated feedback on the use of apps in school bus operations to track the real-time loca- tion of buses on route and where and when students boarded and egressed. Tis information is especially useful for school admin-


istrators and parents. Te survey administered in April and May to 8,210 readers with the titles of director, supervisor or manager. About 380 clicked through to the survey from which we received 213 submissions for a response rate of 2.8 percent. Here is what those professionals had to share. ●


Does your operation establish key performance indicator, or KPIs?


27% YES 70% NO


3% OTHER


(In development or referred to by another name)


How do your drivers utilize the tablet? 65% Pre & Post-Trip Inspection


48% Student Tracking 52% Turn-by-turn navigation/GPS


Has your operation adopted onboard tablets on buses for use by your drivers?


6% YES 88% NO


6% OTHER


(pending delivery/ researching options)


48% Real-time routing 48% Timekeeping


39% Communication w/ dispatch/ 17% Other (pending delivery)


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What tablet features are you interested in for your drivers or overall operations? 72% Pre & Post-Trip Inspection


68% Turn-by-turn navigation/GPS 59% Route optimization/updates


59% Timekeeping 55% Student Tracking 22 School Transportation News • JUNE 2017 CELEBRATING 25 YEARS


36% Fleet maintenance/management 32% Dispatch communication 31% Video management


9% Other (all features)


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