In the near future, parents and supervisors are granted access to the app, which can then monitor their children's bus at any moment.
The VWSD superintendent Dr. Tori Holloway said that the monitoring of buses via the system has other advantages. The app can help if complaints about uncertain school bus operations are submitted. The GPS system, to which the movements of the bus are continuously recorded, can refer to when concerns occur.
The new system also improves long -term efficiency by providing annual reports about the miles powered by every bus.
“If you had a bus on a long route this year, you can put it on a short route next year,” said Holloway.
Taylor said that the average lifespan of a school bus is about 15 years.
“A new 89-person bus costs around $ 176,000,” said Taylor. “Seven years ago, this bus was around 89,000 US dollars,” she added.
“You can make your routes more efficient,” said Holloway and led the increase in fuel costs.
At the moment, eight school buses that were bought with a federal subsidy are electric. Taylor said the children were excited when they were allowed to drive the “Tesla buses”. Buses are calculated in the bus shop for VWSD.
“All of them are fees overnight,” said Taylor, referring to how long it takes to completely load an electric bus. Buses are charged for cost efficiency at night when the electrical tariffs are lower.
Both Holloway and Taylor said they were enthusiastic about the new system. Holloway said the GPS system helps in many ways.
“We are trying to be as efficient as possible,” said Holloway.
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