HARDWARE | GPS and 3G enabled Smartphone with an android app to be used by the driver or attendant. No hardware installed in bus | GPS device. Some providers also offer RFID devices along with ID cards to children |
MODULES | | |
App for Parents | Yes | Usually Yes |
App for Schools | Yes | Usually No |
Website for Schools | Yes | Yes |
FEATURES | | |
School bus tracking | Yes | Yes |
Student tracking | Yes, attendance is taken using NFC of the mobile device | Yes, if RFID system is installed |
SMS alerts when bus reaches childÂ’'s bus stop | Yes | Usually No |
Event based messages such as in case bus is delayed due to rains or technical reasons | Yes, both attendant and school can send various pre-set and customised messages | No |
Bus Route Optimisation | Yes | No |
Online School Bus Fees | Yes | No |
Flexibility to change assigned routes / attendants at short notice | Easy, since attendant selects assigned route for every trip | Difficult, has to be done at the back end |