Technology is changing the world at a rapid pace. This includes the way modern school buses operate. These technological advances save school districts money, improve safety for all students on buses, and to allow students to study during the daily commute to and from school. These are some of the technological advances for modern school buses your school district may wish to consider.
Cameras (Inside and Outside)
Cameras pointed in and out of buses help to keep drivers and students on the straight and narrow. They also record events when accidents occur to help with investigations.
Cameras also help to prevent unthinkable accidents by requiring drivers to do one last pass through the entire bus to ensure all students are off the bus and that none are locked in hot or cold buses unattended throughout the school day or overnight.
Aggressive driving is not the same thing as road rage. But, it can lead to problems of its own if allowed to continue unchecked. Among some of the more immediate problems for fleets are the following:
- Damaging your organizational reputation.
- Increasing traffic violations.
- Heightened risk of accidents.
- Higher insurance premiums.
Those costs can add up quickly meaning this is a problem you need to deal with promptly.
5 Ways to Improve Your Fleet’s CSA Score
5 Nov 2018
Improving your fleet’s Compliance, Safety, & Accountability (CSA) score is a great way to reduce your insurance costs, improve your recruiting efforts, and boost your attractiveness to customers. In other words, you want a better CSA score. Doing these five things can make that happen.
- Hire Wisely
Not only is it important to hire drivers who have the right credentials for the type of driving you need, but you should also recruit drivers that meet the high standards you hope to create for your organization. Interview your drivers. Check references. Verify their credentials and safety records.
