School Bus News November 17

Today, a bus rolled over in California. The Ventura Star reported it here.  Let's be all thankful that no students were on the bus.  There is not an immediate understanding of what happened.  

That makes me wonder if they had any kind of GPS tracking or video surveillance.  If there is GPS tracking or video surveillance on this school bus, it will be interesting to see what those show.  There is good reason for these types of surveillance.  Understanding what happened here, in a case where no students were involved, can be invaluable to prevent a school bus crash with injured students.

Does your school district have video and GPS surveillance?  If not, why?  Would you as an administrator or parent like to see your school buses under closer watch?

Take care,

Steven Van Ooyen

CEO - Track What Matters

www.SchoolBusRoster.com

Introducting School Bus Stops

Howdy,

For the last 18 months, I have been talking to school administrators, parents, and school board members about GPS tracking for school buses and the possibilities of tracking students as well.  To say the least, what I have learned has been very interesting.  

As is the case with any industry in America, school buses have their own group of people who care. But, in the case of school buses, the audiences are varied and come from different angles.  

My hope is that this blog will be a place where all parties interested in the use and administration of school buses, and the safe transportation of our nation's children can find a voice and helpful tips.

Yes, I do work for a company that provides GPS tracking for school buses and students, but this blog is about all aspects of student transportation and will not be a place to hear a sales pitch.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Steven Van Ooyen

CTO - Track What Matters

www.schoolbusroster.com