ICOT; It’s a brilliant idea (To have GPS enhancement for bus transportation) whose time has come. The technology exists and is used on a limited basis. In order for it to be used widely, it needs to be implemented by the Yeshivas and bus companies. As a school bus driver, I can tell you that the situation (without GPS) is not as dire as you describe it. Usually, when there is a delay due to the traffic situation, it is not more than Five Minutes. If we experience more heavy delays we notify the office of the Yeshiva/School. Besides, most parents have the cell phone number of the driver and the bus monitor and are welcome to inquire about the anticipated time of arrival. As for arriving early. The bus driver takes extreme care not to arrive at a stop earlier than agreed. Both, on pickup and drop off. BTW. The traffic situation could be much improved (And arrival times more predictable) if children would be ready at their designated time and the bus didn’t have to wait for them.
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