Taking the bus is commonplace — but dangerous driving and running late shouldn’t be. Leaders can put these issues in the rearview with bus and transit fleet tracking software. 

Learn how any passenger transit organization — from transportation service companies and transit authorities to elementary schools and universities — can use technology to run a smoother operation.

Modernize passenger transit operations with fleet tracking

Fleet tracking software for buses and transit fleets provides leaders with real-time data. When you use the Motive Integrated Operations Platform to track your transit fleet, you get more than location data: It’s a single solution for all your fleet management needs. With data, technology, and people in one place, you can centralize critical processes to increase transit operations efficiency.

Deliver top-of-the-line customer service

Bus and transit fleet tracking software uses real-time GPS tracking to enable the reliable, accurate communication that passengers value. With tracking, you can: 

  • Provide accurate ETAs. Get precise arrival and departure windows. Notify customers promptly when there are schedule changes or unexpected delays. 
  • Dispatch faster. Keep drivers, dispatchers, and managers in sync. Quickly locate drivers, share trip details, and coordinate smooth trips.
  • Make pickups easier. Identify the nearest available driver and ensure a seamless pickup or drop-off experience.
Make your passenger transit business more productive with Motive.

Get complete visibility 

Fleet tracking software like Motive’s connects vehicles, drivers, and offices to critical delivery information. Improve productivity and efficiency by:

  • Optimizing routes. Use up-to-the-second fleet tracking to find the shortest, fastest, and most efficient routes. Reduce mileage and fuel consumption while improving customer satisfaction.
  • Tracking locations precisely. See the exact location of vehicles and assets at all times. Track arrivals and departures and effectively manage multi-destination routes.

Motive’s GPS function was a huge draw. It’s easier for me to go into the Motive app and literally have the vehicle location pop up. Before, I had to open a web browser, log in, and go to the area where it has GPS tracking. Motive has been a lot more efficient for us on the fleet tracking side. And, I can do it remotely from anywhere, any time day or night.

– Reghan Mahaffey, Director of Transportation, Aspen School District

See how Motive’s all-in-one platform helps you run a smooth transit operation.

Cut operational costs

Unexpected maintenance depletes resources. With an all-in-one fleet management solution, you can optimize more than routes. Connecting maintenance and fleet tracking in one place lets you: 

  • Proactively monitor diagnostics. Monitoring vehicle diagnostics catches minor issues before they become major repairs. Reduce downtime by scheduling preventive maintenance effectively. Survey respondents in the Motive ROI Report reported an 18% increase in vehicle uptime, on average.
  • Automate maintenance management. Go to a single dashboard to identify vehicles that need service, view maintenance status, and automate workflows.
  • Limit fuel consumption. Optimize vehicle usage and deployment to reduce unnecessary running time and wear-and-tear.

Our vehicles become more reliable when we’re able to predict maintenance. It’s disruptive and costly if our coaches break down. When our coaches are running, our clients are safer and happier and we’re able to be more profitable.

 – Tony Barham, Executive Vice President, Encore.

Improve transit safety with AI 

Fleet tracking software can help keep passengers safe and protect your bus and transit fleet from wrongful blame. Video and vehicle telematics data allow you to:

  • Assess driver behavior. Use AI dash cams and vehicle telematics to automatically identify risky driving behavior and enable effective in-the-moment and post-trip coaching.
  • Capture video evidence. When collisions happen, the Motive AI Dashcam and 360° camera provide reliable, high-definition video evidence to exonerate drivers from wrongful blame.

Motive AI Dashcams allow us to keep our drivers and customers safe. They’ve been pivotal in raising our drivers’ level of awareness and making us a more professional fleet.

– Mike Ragan, General Manager, Dreamliner

The Motive AI Dashcam successfully alerts drivers 2-4x more than Samsara and Lytx.

Why bus and transit fleets use Motive for fleet management

An easy-to-use, all-in-one solution for fleet operations — beyond basic fleet tracking — enables transit organizations to focus on providing excellent service, while improving safety and profitability. See how other bus and transit fleets are using Motive.