LAGRANGE, Ga. and
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp
(Nasdaq: CAMP), a global technology solutions pioneer transforming
the mobile connected economy, today announced its award-winning
school bus tracking app is further expanding into another
Georgia community.
The Troup County School System (TCSS) is adopting Here Comes The
Bus to help families enjoy a safer and more convenient school bus
experience.
The app, which was developed by CalAmp's subsidiary, Synovia
Solutions, already serves more than a dozen Georgia school districts, including
Valdosta, Cobb County and Atlanta. TCSS has outfitted 165 school buses
that transport 12,000 students across more than 500 daily routes
with CalAmp's powerful fleet tracking solution.
"Here Comes The Bus is quite amazing and simple. Parents can
receive push notifications so their child can be ready when the bus
comes to their child's stop. This makes it more efficient and safer
for our families," said Chip Giles,
TCSS transportation director. "It can also give our parents an
added sense of security to know we are taking care of their child
from the time they step on the bus until the time they reach their
destination."
In implementing Here Comes The Bus, TCSS has chosen to employ a
number of the many features and software modules offered
including:
- Time and Attendance - allows drivers to clock-in remotely
at their assigned buses and receive real-time updates on their
routes throughout the day
- Engine Diagnostics - captures real-time engine and vehicle
status, helping prevent costly breakdowns leading to improved
management of fleet assets and maintenance facilities
- Pre & Post Trip Inspection - allows drivers to manage
inspections from their in-cab tablets, minimizing paperwork and
streamlining the inspection process
"Reducing costs while maximizing safety is critical for school
districts across the United
States. In Troup County, we
are helping the school district pick up and deliver students to
schools safely and much more efficiently," said Jeff Clark, senior vice president of product
management for CalAmp. "We have implemented several of our
portfolio services to optimize bus routes and driver management,
track fleet locations in real time, and monitor engine diagnostics
to maximize fleet performance. All of these services save school
districts money and ensure the safe delivery of children to school
every day."
The story behind the humble beginnings of Here Comes The Bus and
its rapid growth to serve more than 300 schools was featured
nationwide on CBS News Emmy award-winning show, Innovation Nation.
The app was also featured on CNN earlier this year as part of the
COVID-19 response of a North
Carolina school district.
Here Comes The Bus has more than two million users, garnered a
4.6 star rating on the Apple App Store - with more than 68,000
reviews - and recently captured the OCTANe High Tech Award for Best
Consumer Technology Innovation, GSMA's coveted 2020 Global Mobile
Award (GLOMO), an IoT Evolution Excellence Award, and an IHS Markit
Innovation Award.
Media can access Here Comes The Bus assets here.
About Troup County School System
Troup County School
System is an accredited educational system with over 12,100
students in grades K-12. TCSS does offer a free Pre-K program at
each elementary school. The system is comprised of eleven
elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools, one
college and career academy, and one alternative learning center.
Students within the school system are taught a rigorous and
relevant curriculum that helps them make college and career choices
beyond graduation and succeed in life. The system 2019 graduation
rate is 86.6 percent. To learn more about Troup County School
System, visit troup.org and the Troup County School System Facebook
page.
About CalAmp
CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) is a global
technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected
economy. We help reinvent businesses and improve lives around the
globe with technology solutions that streamline complex mobile IoT
deployments and bring intelligence to the edge. Our software and
subscription-based services, scalable cloud platform and
intelligent devices collect and assess business-critical data from
mobile assets and their contents. We call this The New How,
facilitating efficient decision making, optimizing mobile asset
utilization and improving road safety. CalAmp is dedicated to
improving road safety and is an active member of Together For Safer
Roads, a coalition focused on addressing the challenges of fleet
safety. Headquartered in Irvine,
California, CalAmp has been publicly traded since 1983 and
has 20 million products installed and over 1.3 million software and
services subscribers worldwide. LoJack®,
Tracker™ and Here Comes The Bus® are CalAmp
brands. For more information, visit calamp.com, or LinkedIn,
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or CalAmp Blog.
CalAmp, LoJack, TRACKER, Here Comes The Bus, iOn Vision and
associated logos are among the trademarks of CalAmp and/or its
affiliates in the United States,
certain other countries and/or the EU. Any other trademarks or
trade names mentioned are the property of their respective
owners.
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