Illegally Passing a School Bus: 3 Key Factors Fueling a Student Safety Crisis–And How to Combat Them
One of the most searched questions on Google about school bus safety is: "Is it illegal to pass a stopped school bus?" It might be hard to believe this is still a common question Since the introduction of the stop arm, education, news, and regulations have laid down the [...]
How School Districts Are Leaning on IT Departments to Revolutionize School Bus Fleets
Not long ago, managing a school bus fleet was all about keeping the wheels turning—literally. But today, the road to safer, smarter transportation runs straight through the IT department. From cloud-based video management to AI-driven safety solutions, school districts are leaning on their tech teams like never before to [...]
5 Essential Tips for Reviewing Your Video Surveillance Footage
Having access to the right video footage when you need it can be a game-changer. It can exonerate an innocent driver from a false claim, help resolve on-board discipline or bullying issues, and provide clarity on incidents. But to make this happen, your video system needs to work smoothly, [...]
Where is Isaac? How Technology Can Prevent School Bus Safety Issues
Written by: Erico Barcelos IoT and Networking Product Manager at Safe Fleet Written by: Erico Barcelos IoT and Networking Product Manager at Safe Fleet Seven-year-old Isaac was supposed to be home by 3:00 PM. The school bus was once again late. [...]
The Evolution of School Bus Stop Arms: From Basic Safety to High-Tech Protection
School Bus stop arms have come a long way. What started as a manual means of alerting other drivers to the school bus and the presence of children has evolved to incorporate significant innovation to counter ever-increasing traffic and driver distraction. Need for Innovation: Addressing Safety Concerns Our roadways [...]
Urgent Action Needed: Combatting the Rising Risk in the School Bus Danger Zone
Every school morning, an invisible line is crossed that puts our children's lives at stake. Within the 10 feet surrounding a school bus—known as the "Danger Zone"—lies a growing, urgent crisis. Illegal school bus passing has increased in record numbers. The 2024 NASDPTS Illegal Passing Survey presents a dire [...]
How To Optimize Your Bus Camera Placement & More: Key Learnings from Our Webinar
We recently hosted an insightful webinar on how to enhance school bus safety through the effective use of camera systems and how to access support resources for your Safe Fleet solutions. For real-time insight, view the full webinar here! From optimal camera placements to leveraging our online resources, here [...]
From Iconic Yellow Bus to Cloud-Powered Marvel: The Connected School Bus
The yellow school bus is an icon of transportation. For students, a symbol of learning and socializing, for ex-students (adults) an emblem of safety and future potential. Throughout the years, this vehicle has undergone improvements to maintain its status as the safest vehicle on the road. And in today's [...]
Using AI to Power Next-Generation Public Safety, Transit and School Bus Platforms
Earlier this year we announced an exciting new partnership with Rekor Systems, the global AI technology company that provides roadway insights for safer, smarter, and more efficient cities. The partnership is part of the Safe Fleet commitment to innovation in the public safety, transit and school bus markets. Let’s take [...]
Advantages of GIS Routing for School Bus Transportation
Written by: Kerry Somerville Senior Product Manager, Safe Fleet A GIS Certified Professional with over 35 years of experience specializing in school bus routing. Easy access to mapping applications, which rely on Geographic Information System (GIS) technology has made our lives easier. So, what is [...]
Improve Safety and Response to Emergencies — Live-Streaming Inside School Buses
As millions of students in North America travel on a school bus each day, securing their safety is a serious matter. In recent years, school districts have been adopting and implementing the latest, advanced technology features on their school bus fleets to enhance the safety of their riders. From [...]
Cameras on the bus, oh what a sight. . . – a Poem
Written by: Justin Malcom This poem written by our very own Justin Malcolm, Director of Product Management with help from ChatGPT. A fun reminder of the importance of cameras on school buses Camera safety technology is the foundational safety layer every school bus fleet needs [...]
AI-Driven Solution Helps Ensure Student Safety in the School Bus Danger Zone
Illegal school bus passings rack up an alarming 17 million stop-arm violations annually in the US, serving as a constant reminder of the potential dangers our children face. Each day, there are nearly 95,000 instances where a student is at risk of being hit by a vehicle. Fortunately, proven technological [...]
Peace of Mind: How and Why Tracking Students on School Buses Enables Enhanced Safety
The tracking of students on school buses is all about safety and parent empowerment. To do their jobs properly, school districts need a reliable way to communicate student and bus data to authorities during emergency situations and to parents for everyday peace-of-mind. From a safety perspective, boarding a school [...]
Safe Fleet Helps Save Lives, Prevent Injury, and Boost Fleet Productivity
Watch our awesome new video and meet Safe Fleet, the Smart Fleet Safety Company – we think you’ll want to get to know us even better. Another day, another chance to achieve your goals, go to work or school, run errands, or simply enjoy your daily routines. But an [...]
5 Ways to Reduce the Risks Associated with Illegal Passing
Illegal passing is a reckless act that puts innocent lives at risk. Children trying to get to or from school are vulnerable to distracted drivers who break the law by not stopping for a school bus. Just a couple of weeks ago, in North Carolina, two children narrowly escaped [...]
