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Get peace of mind.

BusZone™ is a student tracking and ridership solution that provides peace of mind to both school districts and parents.

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Real time safety, simplified


BusZone is a system designed to improve student safety and communication between school districts and parents, without requiring a routing provider.


Mobile App for Parents

Parents can use the BusZone mobile app to see where their child’s school bus is located and customize proximity-based alerts.


Dispatcher Portal for Schools

Districts can use BusZone’s back-end dispatcher portal to communicate bus changes, delays or breakdowns directly to parents’ phones.

Connecting schools and parents


BusZone provides a solution for school districts and parents/guardians to track school bus locations and improve communication, offering peace of mind to both parties.

Eliminate route confusion

BusZone automatically reflects real-time bus assignments and substitutions, removing the need for manual updates and reducing route-based errors during daily operations.

Reduce dispatch call volume

By sending parents proactive alerts for arrivals, delays, and changes, BusZone significantly reduces inbound calls—allowing dispatch teams to stay focused on managing routes.

Real-time fleet visibility

Near real-time GPS tracking powered by Samsara gives districts a clear, map-based view of active routes, helping teams respond faster to issues and verify service performance.

Protect student information

Secure access controls, encrypted data, and authentication requirements ensure student and route information is protected and accessible only to authorized users.

Know where the bus Is

Parents can see their child’s school bus location in near real-time, helping them plan pickups and drop-offs with confidence.errors during daily operations.

Receive timely alerts

Automatic notifications inform families of arrivals, delays, substitutions, or changes—reducing uncertainty and daily stress.

Fewer surprises, better planning

Consistent updates help parents anticipate schedule changes and adjust their routines without last-minute confusion.

Confidence in student safety

Transparent, accurate information reassures families that their child’s transportation is being actively monitored and managed.

Technology for smarter, safer rides


Using GPS data from the Zonar V4 telematics control unit (TCU), BusZone tracks each bus and displays its location on a Google-powered aerial map in near real-time. This allows parents to see exactly where their child’s bus is and receive timely updates, while districts gain greater visibility into route performance and fleet operations. By providing accurate, real-time information, BusZone enhances safety, improves communication, and helps ensure every student ride is reliable and secure.

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