Day: January 28, 2020

One of the most important technologies of today is GPS tracking devices. This Google software is a necessity in many of the vehicles and modern-day transportation heavily depends upon it. This ensures safety and efficiency. Thus, it is of absolute necessity in school buses.

One thing we can all agree upon is that the safety of our students is paramount. It is not a place where a compromise can be made. The school bus tracking system not only ensures safety during travel but also increases efficiency by finding the optimal route to travel and predicting the time of traveling so that parents can expect the exact time their ward would arrive home. Parents and the school management alike find this a boon.

When this tracking system has been installed, each parent can download an app on their mobile phones. This app helps them track the exact place the bus is at, at that point of time. The estimated arrival time is calculated and in case of an emergency, they are alerted immediately.

This is a really cool technology as the worries and anxieties the parents face regarding the safety of their child will be minimised as they can check on them whenever necessary. Also, as this app alerts on the time the student arrives at the bus stop, the parents can pick them up at the correct time instead of waiting there for hours in case of a delay.

Since any and every information is available for the parents to see, it increases transparency. Also, the school management is alerted if any problem arises so that the action could be taken immediately.

So how does the app actually work? First, the bus is installed with the GPS tracking system. Now the school can buy different School Bus location sharing apps and services. They connect the GPS installed in the vehicles in order to provide real-time GPS tracking. They provide mobile apps for parents to intimate the exact location and arrival of the bus and also information like if their child had boarded the bus or not.

The instalment of the GPS system in school buses is necessary. Student safety is very important. We all hear cases of accidents, breakdowns, sudden emergencies etc. in school buses. These news are often disturbing. This system stops such occurrences and every time, the parent and the school management can keep an eye on the happenings.

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India is a vast country with a lot of differences in opinions. But one thing that each and every citizen in our country can agree upon is that child safety is of absolute importance. The safety of our students is paramount. And the introduction of GPS trackers for school buses will be a boon to parents and school management alike.

In the case of parents and the students themselves, the advantages are rather obvious – safety. You would know where your child is at that exact moment and can know when he/she arrives. And in case of an emergency, actions will be taken immediately. This will give parents peace of mind and comfort knowing that their ward are safe and sound.

And from the point of view of school management, they can use this technology to their advantage too. Safety is important to them too. But there are other aspects to look at as well. Using the tracking system they can save a lot of time.

We all know about the travelling salesman problem. How can this salesman travel to all the various parts of the city to sell his product in a short amount of time? The bus drivers face the same problem. They have to minimize the time taken. They have to abide to the rules of traffic, since driving fast is not an option with fifty something students on board.

Enter GPS system. This Google software helps in identifying the shortest path to take which would help drivers reach all dropout points. And this brilliant technology also uses its various tracking devices to identify the roads where the traffic is more or if it is even safe to travel.

This of course, helps in reducing the travel time.  The drivers might be well experienced with roads and routes, but it does enhance the travel experience for him too. He can rely on the software in case of an emergency or in any adverse situation.

Saving time is of at most importance. No student wants to spend hours on the vehicle, no driver wants to drive around for a long time and be stuck in traffic. The school management can track the whole thing and see to it that the students reach home on time before the evening traffic hits them. This saves them a lot of time and anxiety.

And in this day and age, time equals money. When fuel has become as precious as gems, the school management cannot afford to aimlessly take longer routes to the various houses or wasting fuel waiting in traffic and on signals. This can also help in identifying if the vehicles has any issues that needs to be fixed immediately. If the bus undergoes breakdown in the middle of the route, dealing with angry parents is one thing. Along with that they also have to deal with the cost to repair it which would inevitably be high. To avoid all this chaos, GPS trackers provide a simple warning. This feature would be a huge relief and saves up a lot of time and precious money.

The system is easy to install and would be a worthwhile investment on the school’s part. Safety measures are followed and along with that they save money. It’s a win-win situation that would benefit all parties involved.

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