TRENDS
School Bus Technology
School Transportation News received 310 total responses to an email survey sent in July that was delivered to 4,961 readers with the job titles of transportation director and supervisor. They answered questions about school bus technology and how it’s being utilized amid COVID-19 challenges.
98%
Readers who said school bus technology has improved the overall safety of the school bus. (Out of 308 responses.)
18%
Readers who said Wi-Fi routers are installed on some or all of their school buses. (Out of 300 responses.)
Top Technology Installed on School Buses Nationwide: 84% Interior video cameras 75% Child reminder systems 64% LED lighting 55% GPS tracking 30% Back-up cameras 26% Stop-arm cameras 17% 15% 12% 11% 9% 7%
Extended stop-arms Collision mitigation systems
Driver tablet/mobile data terminal Student tracking
Electronic inspection reporting sensors Danger zone sensors
(Out of 307 responses. Mutliple answers allowed. Total does not equal 100.) 26%
Districts that are considering equipping their fleets with additional technology for the new school year. (Out of 301 responses.)
7%
Readers who said they plan to start equipping school buses with Wi-Fi routers to deliver internet access to students learn- ing remotely during the coming school year. (Out of 244 responses.)
What technology are you considering? “If we go remote, we may then consider Wi-Fi on buses.” Marjorie Johnson, Cuyahoga Falls City Schools in Ohio
“Zonar EVIR and extended stop-arms, if [they are] approved by [the] state.” Katrina Falk, Shelby Eastern Schools in Indiana
“Temperature devices in process now.” Esther Chapman, Region 5 Education Service Center in Texas
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“360 camera[s] and student tracking.” Patricia Waites, Hamilton Southeastern Schools in Indiana
“Stop-arm cameras and fire suppression [systems].” Dr. Stephen Hoemke, Morgan County School District in Colorado
“GPS and parent app.” Ann Rugg, Springville-Griffith Institute CSD in New York
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