Save Fuel Cost, Boost ROI on School Buses!

Keeping the fuel spend low is one of the major challenges faced by schools these days. The fluctuation in fuel charges causes operational budgets to hemorrhage. If you are running a fleet of school buses that follow similar routes daily then efficient routing can offer an effective way to manage fuel expenses. Routing the trips not only helps in fuel saving but it also increases time efficiency. Plan and consolidate trips through shortcuts and avoid stop-and-go traffic. Routing softwares like GPS can efficiently assist in routing to avoid unnecessary travel and backtracking.

Studies show that a lot of fuel waste occurs during aggressive driving. Fast starting, accelerating to and from a stop doesn’t have much time but it can waste fuel and can damage brakes and tiers faster. On the other hand, smooth driving can save up to 20% of fuel. Bus drivers can be offered specific training that will provide them with the skills needed to use smoother acceleration and braking techniques, save fuel, and refrain from idling their buses whenever possible. By installing a GPS system on each school bus, the school board would be able to track the efficiency of its vehicles, routes, and drivers. Like at Dhundhoo we provide our clients detailed information on over-speeding, idling time, driving times, along with records of arrivals and departures.

But again, bus route optimization is the most logical solution to save money. Routes can be configured to minimize the cost of fuel and staffing while considering road hazards, safety, and concerns. In the past, this was done by using an outdated system of wall maps; but Dhundhoo has streamlined this process, making it easier than ever before. Our end goal is to reduce the number of drivers and school buses that your school needs to run and thus save money by keeping fuel and staffing costs at a minimum.