Bytecurve360 delivers a transformative operational experience. 

Some of the most essential features include: 

• Better Driver communications so that employees can check in/out remotely, view their schedules and receive messages on their smartphones.
• Easier payroll management so that you no longer have to manually calculate employee guarantees/contracts and overtime.
• Simpler management of daily operations, including assigning/reassigning drivers and vehicles, using real-time integration with GPS and routing systems. This allows all stops to be easily be rerouted when a bus breaks down or a driver can’t come in.

“We’re excited to be able to serve the scores of fleets that trust BusPlanner to deliver their routing and to continue our innovations to improve the way student transportation professionals provide safe, reliable, and on-time service to their communities,”
– GP Singh, founder and CEO, Bytecurve.  

“I know from experience working with school bus fleet managers that they trust BusPlanner and their GPS fleet tracking providers to help them save time and money, and we’re excited to continue our growth to serve as that critical bridge between these two systems.” 

Bytecurve founder GP Singh developed the first-of-its-kind software solution that bridges the gaps between routing and GPS tracking software following years of experience in senior management roles at one of the country’s largest private school bus fleet operators. 

His vast knowledge of the challenges dispatchers, drivers, and managers face is instrumental in building Bytecurve360, which delivers the following modules: 

• Scheduling and dispatch: Flexible and intuitive management of drivers, vehicles and routes to facilitate on-the-fly adjustments designed to meet daily challenges 
• Payroll and attendance: Affordable solution with physical clock-in and mobile app functionality to improve payroll management 
• DriveOn Driver Communication App: A free mobile application available on iOS and Android that allows instant communication between drivers and dispatchers, including route and vehicle re-assignments and payroll functionality

BusPlanner Inc. is a market leader in the North American school bus routing space offering a suite of software that empowers transportation professionals to create efficient routing solutions for their organizations using industry-leading analytics and AI-based optimization tools.

Based in suburban Chicago with dozens of fleet customers that include approximately 40,000 buses, Bytecurve is the only software solution serving the school bus industry that connects the two most common technologies leveraged by districts: routing and GPS tracking. 

By merging these solutions into its proprietary 360 view, Bytecurve clients improve their ability to deliver students safely and on time to their destination while better managing their payroll. 

Bytecurve can help pupil transportation leaders overcome many of the common challenges they face across the country, including: 

• Staffing shortages: A chronic, nationwide shortage of school bus drivers challenges school districts to provide adequate transportation for students. Regular absenteeism also presents challenges. Bytecurve can help by connecting drivers to fleet management for real-time adjustments driven by not having enough drivers

   

• Funding constraints: School districts face budget constraints, although COVID-19 relief funding by the federal and state governments has allowed many districts to invest in technologies they need to perform better.  Bytecurve can be part of that investment to deliver improved services

   

• Technology challenges: Implementing new technologies, such as GPS tracking and routing software, which can help improve the efficiency and safety of student transportation, presents challenges to districts. Bytecurve provides white-glove implementation services and robust ongoing support, often helping districts not only with the 360 solution but also get more out of their existing investments.

   

• Compliance with regulations: School districts must comply with a variety of federal and state regulations, which can add to the administrative burden of providing student transportation. Bytecurve’s in-house expertise consists of student transportation experts who can share best practices from other districts and fleets.

   

• Safety concerns: Student transportation is a high-risk activity, and school districts must take steps to ensure the safety of students and drivers. Bytecurve’s dispatch solutions decrease the likelihood that students are left outside waiting for a late bus thanks to its ability to reassign routes and drivers in seconds. 

Bytecurve can play a pivotal role in addressing virtually every major challenge that the student transportation industry faces. 

School districts committed to safety, efficiency, and reliability will find a committed partner in Bytecurve and its suite of solutions.

If you are in the market for a school bus driver scheduling software, here’s what to look out for

• The application should feature a user-friendly design to enable administrators, drivers, and parents to understand and navigate the system. It should be cloud-based and be supported by U.S.-based support team who appreciate the unique demanding environment of a school bus fleet.

• The platform should include ongoing and comprehensive training and support for all users to guarantee they’re comfortable with the tool and can use it effectively. Bytecurve features ongoing support from our team of school bus operations experts. 

• The school bus driver scheduling software platform you eventually select should commit to continuous updates and maintenance to ensure it remains current and devoid of bugs or glitches. Bytecurve is founded by innovators who will never stop improving the platform based on the needs and wants of their customers and school bus fleet operators. 

• The app should be flexible and customizable to tailor it to the unique needs of each school or district. Bytecurve will work with each district or contract to build their tailored solution that meets their unique requirements. 

• The software should be capable of integrating with other related tools like student information systems to guarantee accurate and up-to-date data is being used to create and manage driver schedules. Bytecurve has integrations with all of the major routing and GPS fleet tracking solutions so that virtually any school bus fleet can enjoy the benefits of the transformative technology.