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Why Your School Bus Safety Technology Needs to be Cloud Connected

BusPatrol cloud technology

If you’re in the market for a new school bus security system, you’ve likely heard about cloud connectivity. Cloud connectivity has become a bit of a buzzword in the student transportation industry, but what does it really mean for your school district? And how can it help you achieve your safety and communications goals? In this post, we

Deploying the Safest and Most Advanced School Bus Fleet with Carroll County Public Schools

Carroll County Public Schools

Every day, an estimated 23,500 students ride the bus to and from schools in Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) district in Maryland. Many routes in the school district cover rural roads, including steep valleys and hills with limited visibility. Mike Hardesty acts as Director of Transportation at CCPS. Over the last few years, he’s been

Why Hasn’t Your School District Launched a School Bus Stop-​Arm Safety Program Yet?

school bus stop sign enforcement

According to data from the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS), there are more than 17 million stop-​arm violations in the US each year. That means that 17 million times a year, a child is at risk as they step on and off the bus. Modern stop-​arm enforcement technology can safeguard students on