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School Bus GPS Tracking & Transport Software

Ensure absolute student safety. SchoolDeck combines Live GPS Tracking with RFID Attendance to give parents total peace of mind with an Uber-like tracking experience.

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Parent Visibility

15%

Fuel Saved

Zero

Route Deviations

Secure Your Fleet

What is a School Bus Tracking System?

A School Bus Tracking System is an IoT-based safety solution that uses GPS technology to monitor real-time bus locations. It allows schools to track driver behavior (speeding, route deviation) and lets parents view the live location via our Parent App, eliminating long wait times at stops.

Live Bus Dataflow Tracking

Hardware Agnostic Integration

Don't get locked into expensive proprietary hardware. SchoolDeck works with your existing GPS devices.

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AIS-140 Ready

Fully compatible with Govt. mandated devices featuring panic/SOS buttons and dual-IP transmission for board compliance.

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Driver App Mode

No GPS device? No problem. Turn any Android phone into a tracking device with our dedicated 'Driver Console' app.

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500+ Protocols

We support Concox, Teltonika, ZKTeco, and 500+ other major GPS protocols. Plug-and-play integration for your existing fleet.

Safety & Parent Peace of Mind

Eliminate the anxious "Where is the bus?" calls to your front desk.

App

Live Tracking App

Parents view the bus moving on a Google Map in real-time within their mobile app.

  • Proximity Alerts: Push notification when the bus is 10 minutes (or 2 km) away from the stop.
  • ETA Prediction: Intelligent algorithms use live traffic data to predict exact arrival times.
RFID

RFID Boarding Alerts

Know exactly when a child gets on or off the vehicle using Smart ID cards.

  • Tap-to-Board: Child taps ID on the bus reader ➜ Parent gets WhatsApp alert: "Rahul boarded Bus #4."
  • Wrong Stop Alarm: Instant alert if a student tries to deboard at an unauthorized stop.

Fleet & Route Optimization

Reduce operational overhead and eliminate fuel wastage.

Route

AI Route Optimization

Design the most efficient paths for pick-ups and drops.

  • Auto-Routing: Upload student addresses and let the system suggest the shortest, most fuel-efficient route.
  • Capacity Balancing: Ensure you don't over-assign students to vehicles, maintaining safety standards.
Behavior

Driver Behavior Monitoring

Keep a strict digital check on how your school vehicles are being handled.

  • Over-Speed Alerts: Instant SMS to Transport Manager if a bus crosses 60 km/h or harsh braking occurs.
  • Geofence Breach: Alert triggers if the driver takes an unauthorized detour from the designated stop sequence.

Manual Fleet vs. SchoolDeck GPS

Feature Manual Transport SchoolDeck GPS
Location Tracking Calling the Driver Live Map Dashboard
Parent Notifications No Info (Long Wait) Proximity Mobile Alerts
Safety Protocols Blind Trust Speed & SOS Monitoring
Boarding Logs Paper Register RFID / Digital Punch

Transport FAQs

Is it mandatory to install GPS in school buses in India?

Yes. As per CBSE and RTO AIS-140 guidelines, all school buses must be equipped with compliant GPS tracking devices featuring panic buttons and live data transmission to ensure student safety during transit.

Does it work with any existing GPS device?

Yes. We support over 500 hardware protocols. If you already have hardware installed, our team can likely map it to the SchoolDeck dashboard. If you have no hardware, we offer a "Driver App" mode using phone GPS.

How does the system handle "No Network" zones?

The GPS devices feature internal buffer memory. If the bus passes through a blind spot, the data is stored and automatically uploaded the moment the bus enters a 4G/5G coverage area, ensuring no gap in historical logs.

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Safety Cannot Be Compromised.

Join 300+ schools securing their fleet with SchoolDeck. Eliminate parent anxiety, optimize routes, and guarantee student safety every single day.

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