{"id":3047,"date":"2019-08-07T15:05:16","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T09:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/?p=3047"},"modified":"2020-02-28T12:55:59","modified_gmt":"2020-02-28T07:25:59","slug":"school-bus-system-modernisation-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loconav.com\/blog\/school-bus-system-modernisation-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tricks To Modernise Your School Bus System"},"content":{"rendered":"
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School transportation is something that isn\u2019t spoken about much. Although it may sound like it is something that is just a part of a child\u2019s daily routine, the importance of the system is never given much attention. If a child has to catch their school bus early in the morning, but ends up missing it, then the rest of the day is affected by it, not only for the child but the parents as well. Poor functioning of the school bus has a major impact on families, students, and the environment. On the environment, mainly because, if the child misses his bus, he will be dropped by another vehicle, which does get him to school meanwhile adding to the pollution. Parents send their kids in school buses by trusting the school. So the safety of the children is also one of the main priorities.<\/p>\n

Ever since modern technology has become a major part of every industry, there will be many benefits by implementing it while taking safety measures when it comes to the school transportation sector. Here are some ways to modernise the school bus system.<\/p>\n

Modernise with a School Bus Tracking System<\/h2>\n

Parents cannot be around their children all the time. They\u2019ll have their own work to attend to. The only time their children will be away from them is when they are at school. So when the children aren\u2019t under the watch of their parents, it is the responsibility of the school faculty and the management to take proper care of the students. One of the ways to do that is by the school bus tracking system<\/a><\/span>. This service provided by the school ensures the parents about their child\u2019s safety. From the pick up point till the final drop point, the students are the school\u2019s responsibility, and it is a must to keep a close eye on the transportation system.<\/p>\n

Given below are some ways that school buses can be modernised in the safety aspect-<\/p>\n

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  1. Connected School Buses<\/li>\n
  2. GPS<\/li>\n
  3. Cameras<\/li>\n
  4. RFID<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    1. Connected School Buses<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Advanced sensors are installed in school buses. This tracks the traffic and manages the flow of it. It also has the ability to address specific real-time problems. This system was initially introduced in cars, but implementing this mechanism in school buses can be of major use. This tracking system runs on WiFi, therefore ensuring accurate information, while providing it within seconds. Using this system, a lot of time is saved making the bus reach the final destination much faster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Also read: Everything You Must Know About OBD-II Devices<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    Also read: Top Tips for Optimised Fleet Maintenance<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u200b2. GPS<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This device should be installed in every school bus in order to monitor the driver\u2019s behaviour. This device plays an important role as there is always an eye on the driver. Every school bus should be equipped with GPS devices to take care of sudden situations or emergencies. How? One might ask. The GPS sends the main authority every information; where the bus is, who is driving the bus, etc. So if in case anything happens without prior notice, then the higher authority will be informed even without someone having to call and inform them. Installing the GPS tracking system comes with more benefits.<\/p>\n

    a) Planned Routes
    \nAs the size of the buses are obviously very big, they take a lot of time to go to one stop from another, due to the intense traffic. So if the routes that need to be taken aren\u2019t planned smartly, then a lot of time will be consumed and the students will not reach school on time nor will they return home early. Short routes also promise less chances of meeting with any accidents.<\/p>\n

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