Route Management
Maintain detailed routes with stops and student assignments. Route optimization supports up to 50 waypoints to help you save thousands in fuel and time.
School Bus Contractors
School Bus Contractor Software for Route Management & Billing
Streamline your school transportation operations with comprehensive software for route management, student tracking, school billing, and driver scheduling. Also ideal for line-run and shuttle services.
What It Does
Complete School Transportation Management
DriveWare's School Bus Contractors module helps you manage every aspect of school transportation operations. From route planning and student tracking to billing schools and managing driver schedules, this platform handles the complexities of contract school bus services.
Whether you operate dedicated school routes, line-run services, or shuttle operations, this software provides the tools you need to run efficiently and bill accurately.
School Bus Contractors
Line-Run Services
Shuttle Operations
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Routes
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Students
Key Capabilities
What You Can Do
DriveWare provides comprehensive tools for school bus contractors to manage routes, students, drivers, and billing.
Student Tracking
Detailed information for each student including multiple pickup addresses. Know exactly who is on each route and stop.
School Billing
Monthly billing that easily excludes holidays. Adjust for snow days or add additional days. Create invoices and post to Accounts Receivable.
Driver Scheduling
Assign drivers based on day of week. Substitute drivers with just a few clicks. Drivers can login to view their schedule and request time-offs.
Payroll Tracking
Driver time and payroll tracking with automatic calculation of payroll reports. Streamline your driver payment process.
Two-Way SMS
Text last minute changes to your drivers and see their response on your screen. Real-time communication when it matters most.
Platform Features
Everything You Need for School Transportation
A complete set of tools designed specifically for school bus contractors and similar operations.
Route Optimization
Optimize routes with up to 50 waypoints. Save thousands of dollars by reducing mileage and drive time.
Multiple Pickup Addresses
Store multiple pickup addresses for each student. Handle custody arrangements and alternate pickup locations.
Holiday & Snow Day Billing
Monthly billing that automatically excludes holidays. Easily adjust for snow days or add extra service days.
Day-Based Driver Assignment
Assign drivers based on day of the week. Perfect for part-time drivers or split schedules.
Quick Substitutions
Substitute drivers with just a few clicks when someone calls out. Keep routes covered without the hassle.
Automatic Payroll Reports
Track driver time and automatically calculate payroll. Export reports for your payroll system.
Certification Alerts
DriveWare alerts you when driver licenses, medical cards, or school certifications are about to expire. Prevents assigning non-compliant drivers.
Driver Portal
Drivers can login to view their schedule, see route details, and request time-offs through the system.
Invoice & AR Integration
Create invoices and post to Accounts Receivable for payment processing. Streamline your billing workflow.
Route Optimization
Save Thousands on Route Efficiency
DriveWare's route optimization feature helps you plan the most efficient routes for your school bus operations. With support for up to 50 waypoints per route, you can significantly reduce miles driven and time on the road.
- Up to 50 waypoints per optimized route
- Reduce fuel costs with shorter routes
- Minimize drive time for students and drivers
- Easy re-optimization when stops change
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Add Stops
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Optimize
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Review
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Assign
Also Works For
Line-Run & Shuttle Services
The same features that make this software ideal for school bus contractors also work perfectly for line-run operations and shuttle services. Manage routes, track passengers, bill customers, and schedule drivers all from one platform.
Line-Run Services
Scheduled routes with regular stops and passenger management.
Shuttle Operations
Fixed route shuttles with flexible scheduling and billing.
FAQ
School Bus Contractor Questions
Enter your stops and DriveWare calculates the most efficient order to visit them. The system supports up to 50 waypoints per route and considers factors like travel time and distance. You can re-optimize whenever stops are added or removed.
Yes. Each student record can have multiple pickup addresses to handle custody arrangements, grandparents' homes, or other alternate locations. You can specify which address applies on which days.
The system automatically excludes holidays from monthly billing based on school calendars you configure. You can also easily exclude snow days or add additional service days as needed before generating invoices.
DriveWare tracks driver's licenses, medical certificates, school-specific certifications, and other credentials you configure. The system alerts you before expirations and prevents assigning non-compliant drivers to routes.
Ready to Streamline Your School Transportation?
See how DriveWare can help your school bus contracting operation run more efficiently.