lower maintenance costs and reduced emissions. However, using these low-emission propane
vehicles has required some extra planning. The district schedules an average of 250 activity trips per month, many requiring long-distance travel across the state. When sending their propane buses on an extended field trip, Cheek said: “Anything over a two- or three-hour drive, we have to set up a refueling propane truck to come meet that bus.” Similar infrastructure concerns come up as they look into using electric buses for long-distance trips: “I can imagine the challenges of electric buses on those longer trips because most of the recharging stations available are for normal-sized cars. You wouldn’t be able to recharge a bus with most of those,” said Cheek. This will matter in the near future, as Georgia school districts received nearly $60 million, originating from the 2021 BIL, to support the purchase of 156 electric buses in the state — and 15 of those will be used at Bibb County School District. Every bus in their fleet is equipped with Tyler’s
Telematic GPS hardware. These devices provide tracking data the district uses to analyze metrics that can improve driver safety, engine idle time, and on-time performance. Using these with their Tyler software, Bibb County School District can look at each diesel or propane vehicle and compare data on cost savings, fuel consumption, and more. Cheek said, “We want to use custom reports and get more statistics from those buses, so even during heavy use we know we’ll have enough fuel to finish a route.” For their innovative work using their technology to measure the success of alternate fuel vehicles and more, Cheek and his team won a 2024 Excellence Award from Tyler Technologies.
Evaluating Routes and Range with Telematics Like Bibb County School District, many
transportation departments suffer from range anxiety as they consider a switch to alternate buses. Using data collected by telematic devices can help identify opportunities for increased efficiency. Tyler’s Telematic GPS combined with Student Transportation’s routing can empower transportation departments with the information they need to optimize routes and driving habits, helping to boost confidence in the use of different vehicles. Additionally, the use of Tyler Drive tablets on buses helps ensure drivers follow routes exactly as they were designed, reducing the margin of error when calculating vehicle range.
TELEMATIC SOLUTIONS
EMPOWER EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Telematic GPS Telematic GPS provides a complete view of the vehicle, driver, and engine, helping districts identify potential cost savings and fleet maintenance optimizations. Tyler’s Telematic GPS provides: • Real-time data: Access information on actual routes driven, idle time, and on-board diagnostics to alert mechanics of issues and resolve them quickly.
• Customizable dashboard: Quick graphs and charts are continuously updated with live data to assist in monitoring the metrics you need to keep an eye on.
• Green scorecards: Manage the environmental impact your vehicles have and stay ahead of any regulations or laws.
Tyler Drive Tyler Drive on-board tablets support drivers with optimized routes, reducing delays and excess fuel use. Tyler Drive provides: • A connected suite: Tyler Drive integrates with Tyler’s routing software, ensuring each vehicle’s route is accurate and updated to help drivers stay on track.
• Turn-by-turn directions: Drivers get intuitive navigation without the distraction of paper maps and student lists.
• Maintained guidelines: Routes are calculated based on predetermined rules and rider needs to provide safe pick-up and drop-off locations.
To learn more about Tyler Technologies’ Student Transportation and telematic solutions, join our upcoming GPS webinar:
www.tylertech.com/GPS-webinar
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