Transportation Management
Together School’s Transportation module is the cornerstone of smarter school operations management. Designed specifically for schools offering their own bus services—whether international, private, or independent—our solution provides real-time visibility and control over every aspect of your transportation operations, from daily home-to-school routes to after-school activities and field trips.
What makes Together School different? We’re the only transportation management platform with a fully integrated After School Activities Module—solving your two biggest afternoon challenges: safeguarding gaps when students board the wrong bus, and inefficient routes running half-empty because you can’t accurately plan around changing activity schedules.
With nearly a decade of experience serving schools worldwide, we understand the unique challenges you face in managing complex transportation logistics across diverse communities. Our web-based Command-and-Control Centre gives transportation managers complete oversight, while our intuitive mobile apps keep drivers, parents, and students connected and informed throughout every journey.
Whether you’re managing 5 buses or 50, Together School scales to meet your needs while seamlessly integrating with your existing Student Information System, school communication tools, and leading activity management platforms including SchoolsBuddy.
- Operational Efficiency – Reduce administrative burden by up to 60% through automated route management, digital attendance, and streamlined communication workflows—plus virtually eliminate afternoon crisis calls to your transport office
- Critical Safeguarding Solution – Fully integrated After School Activities Module eliminates the dangerous gap when students forget activities and board the wrong bus—your biggest afternoon safety concern, solved
- Maximise PM Buses Occupancy – Accurately plan and optimize routes based on actual activity schedules, improving bus utilization by 30-40% and reducing afternoon transportation costs significantly
- Enhanced Safety & Security – Real-time GPS tracking, digital check-in/check-out, and integrated communications ensure every child is accounted for at all times
- Cost Optimization – Our analytics dashboard and route optimization tools help identify underutilized routes and reduce fuel costs by up to 20%
- Complete Visibility – Monitor all vehicles in real-time from a single dashboard with historical logging of all transportation activities for compliance and reporting
- Peace of Mind – Receive automatic notifications when your child boards the bus, and when they arrive safely at school or home
- Real-Time Tracking – View your child’s bus location in real-time on an easy-to-use mobile app
- Proactive Communication – Get instant alerts about delays, route changes, or schedule updates directly to your phone
- Easy Absence Reporting – Quickly notify the school when your child won’t be using transportation, integrated across all school systems
- Never Miss the Bus – Real-time notifications show exactly when the bus is approaching their stop
- Secure & Accountable – Simple check-in/check-out process ensures every student journey is tracked and verified
- One App for Everything – Access bus schedules, after-school activity information, and school notifications all in one place
- Real-time GPS tracking and live map visualization of all vehicles
- Automated student check-in/check-out via mobile app, NFC, RFID, or QR codes
- Flexible routing to adapt to daily schedule changes and after-school activities
- Route planning and optimization tools to maximize efficiency and reduce costs
- Integration with Student Information Systems (SIS) for seamless data synchronization
- Multi-language support for diverse school communities
- Fully customizable with your school branding, colors, and logo
- Targeted push notifications to specific groups (parents, drivers, routes, bus stops)
- Scheduled message delivery with automatic expiration times
- Template-driven delay reporting
- Direct calling from Command Centre to drivers
- In App notifications to eliminate costly SMS charges
- Help system with visible and audible notifications
- Secure student check-in/check-out with automated verification
- Empty bus verification protocol (via NFC, QR code, or photo/video upload)
- Driver help button for urgent situations
- Rapid attendance reconciliation for emergency situation
- Detailed history to show key performance metrics
- Transportation efficiency analytics (on-time performance, capacity utilization)
- Route optimization analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities
- Heat mapping reports showing student pickup/drop-off density patterns
- Historical data analysis for continuous improvement
- Attendance trends and usage pattern analysis
- Scenario planning for different school schedules
- Online booking system for ad-hoc trips and service requests / changes
- Integrated payment platform for transportation fees
Your transportation team deserves tools that make their job easier, not harder. Our web-based Command-and-Control Centre provides transportation managers with everything they need to coordinate complex operations efficiently.
Key Capabilities:
- Real-Time Fleet Monitoring – View all active buses on a live map with color-coded status indicators
- Instant Communication – Direct calling to drivers, broadcast notifications to multiple routes simultaneously, and send targeted messages to specific parent groups—all from one interface
- Comprehensive Management Tools – Set up and modify routes, manage driver schedules, coordinate with transportation providers, and maintain complete user databases with optional SIS integration for automatic updates
The intuitive interface requires minimal training while providing deep functionality for experienced transportation coordinators. Full activity logging ensures accountability and simplifies reporting for administrators.
We designed our Bus Staff App to be simple enough for daily use. Available for both Android and iOS, it keeps drivers and monitors focused on safety while ensuring perfect accountability.
Key Features:
- Effortless Student Check-In/Out – Quick tap or scan functionality using the mobile app, or automated check-in via NFC/RFID cards, QR codes, or student ID cards—ensuring every boarding and departure is recorded instantly
- Simple Delay Reporting – Template-driven delay reporting lets buss staff notify the school in seconds without typing, keeping everyone informed during route disruptions
- Help Button – Dedicated help button provides immediate contact with transportation management for urgent situations, with automatic location sharing for rapid response
- Smart Notifications – Receive important alerts via In App notifications
The app works seamlessly even in areas with poor connectivity, syncing data automatically when connection is restored. Empty bus verification protocols (via NFC, QR code scan) ensure no child is ever left behind.
Parents want one thing above all: to know their children are safe. Our Parent App delivers that reassurance while making daily school transportation effortless for busy families.
What Parents Love:
- Live Bus Tracking – See exactly where your child’s bus is in real-time on an interactive map
- Automatic Journey Notifications – Receive instant alerts when your child checks in as they board the bus and when they arrive safely at school or back home
- Proactive Communication – Get immediate in App notifications about delays, route changes, schedule adjustments, or important transportation updates—no more wondering or waiting
- Easy Absence Management – Report student absences for transportation in seconds, automatically updating attendance for bus and after school activities
The app supports multiple children and multiple languages, making it ideal for diverse school families. Integration with our After School Activities module means parents have one app to check the status of their child —no more juggling multiple platforms.