Improve Connectivity and Security
With Your Alternative Transportation Three Technology-Enabled Strategies to Consider
The goal remains the same: ensuring every student has reliable transportation. However, school districts continue to innovate their school transportation by adopting best practices that support this goal. When gaps are identified, they must be filled.
A recent EverDriven survey found that 62% of districts reported an increase in the number of students with special needs, and 49% of school districts reported a rise in McKinney-Vento students. These vulnerable student populations often require additional assistance, prompting school districts to adapt their student transportation to provide consistent rides to school. But how should districts strategize their transportation to effectively meet students’ needs?
When evaluating your alternative transportation programs, and where current investments may fall short, consider the areas of connectivity and security. We’ll explore three tech-enabled solutions that address both.
1 Enable Live Location Tracking
Improve the connection between staff and families by upgrading the communication process.
The EverDriven VIP app consolidates a child’s necessary ride information into a single, easy-to-access dashboard for parents and guardians. Simply open the app to access live GPS-based location tracking, view driver and vehicle information, or even cancel or reschedule an upcoming trip. The app immediately answers common questions like, “Who’s my driver?” or “Where’s my student’s ride?”
EverDriven VIP helps streamline district’s alternative transportation, improving elevate student safety, attendance, and ultimately, educational outcomes.
2 Enhance Communication With Real-Time Notifications
The VIP app and EverDriven’s District Portal keep stakeholders informed of drop-off and pick-up times, delays, and trip status. This enhanced communication provides parents peace of mind while cutting down on administrative burdens like fielding phone calls from concerned parents.
In addition, EverDriven VIP and the District Portal add multiple layers of security to further protect the student and any sensitive information. School staff can only access the app while on school grounds, and parents or guardians must confirm their identity with the district before the VIP app can be used.
3 Enable Transparency on Every Ride With In-Ride Cameras
In-ride cameras provide school districts with real-time visibility into every ride. With EverDriven’s forward and rear-facing cameras, school districts can not only monitor the students and driver’s behavior, but also their surroundings to ensure the driver is meeting safety standards. This advanced system further builds trust between school districts and families by promoting accountability and providing quick and clear insights behind every trip.
While this technology enhances security, it also raises new concerns. That is why EverDriven encrypts and password-protects all footage. EverDriven stores all recordings in the could for up to four weeks before securely deleting the footage.
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“As a district that values student safety above all, the EverDriven Camera Solution is a game-changer for us. It ensures the safety and accountability of every ride.”
Trace Tolby, Student Transportation Director at Gilbert Public Schools
“Visibility and safety go hand-in-hand. Our team at EverDriven is setting a new standard for accountability in our industry. We are committed to continually raising the bar because all students deserve a safe, secure, and reliable ride to school.”
EverDriven CEO Mitch Bowling
“Everdriven provides the best service so far in my experience. I get advanced communication for my children and they send me notifications for any changes prior to pick-up or drop-off time.”
Parent Habiba Mahammed.
everdriven.com
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