Do you know what happens on every route?
Student safety is paramount to driving a successful school year, and it starts with district’s transportation. Every day, millions of students depend on this transportation to safely arrive at school and access free meals and a consistent education. But what solutions are helping school districts to elevate student safety within their transportation?
Leading school districts are installing in-ride camera solutions in their buses, helping them to become tech-forward while improving student safety. These cameras provide an inside look that captures the full story of every ride, providing peace of mind for not just the district, but also the drivers, students, and their families.
Four must-haves for selecting the best in-ride camera solution
Due to the rising popularity and the importance of heightened transparency, there are now several vendors that offer in-ride camera solutions. When evaluating providers, school districts should consider these four, must-have criteria:
- Interior and Exterior Visibility: The best solutions provide forward and rear-facing cameras, assessing the vehicle’s inside and outside environments.
- Video and Audio Capture: In-ride cameras should capture both audio and video to ensure school districts and authorized personnel are provided the full story behind every ride.
- Duration of Storage Time: With the best solutions reaching duration of four weeks, having cameras with extensive storage is necessary for districts looking to exhibit safe student transportation.
- Encryption and Privacy: In-ride cameras should offer additional security such as encrypted footage, password protection, and protocols to ensure only authorized personnel have access to the recordings.
Extending Transparency Beyond the School Bus
As many school districts know, the bus system is not the only transportation solution for their students. In fact, alternative transportation providers, like EverDriven, utilize small-capacity vehicles to service more vulnerable student populations –ensuring they have access to the same resources while uplifting the highest safety standards.
Revolutionizing Student Safety: EverDriven’s New Camera Solution
This past July, EverDriven launched their new Camera Solution, a comprehensive offering that champions state-of-the-art technology and has been adopted in thirteen states and counting. Tracy Tolby, Student Transportation Director for Gilbert Public Schools, was one of the first adopters that said,
“As a district that values student safety above all, the EverDriven Camera Solution is a game-changer for us. It ensures the safety and accountability of every ride.”
With more than 1,300 cameras now in use across 14 states, EverDriven continues to lead the way in student safety, further establishing itself as the nation’s leading alternative transportation provider.
“Visibility and safety go hand-in-hand in terms of student transportation,” said EverDriven’s CEO Mitch Bowling. “As the largest Alternative Student Transportation company in the country with operations in 33 states, we are committed to continually raising the bar because all students deserve a safe, secure, and reliable ride to school.”
