Lowndes County Schools Boosts Routing Efficiency & Reduces Costs
Austin Merriman, Assistant Director of Transportation at Lowndes County Schools in Georgia, leads one of the state’s busiest student transportation operations. Through BusPlanner implementation, the district has transformed route management and data handling, achieving greater efficiency and long-term cost savings.
The Journey Before BusPlanner
For years, Lowndes County Schools, GA, relied on a traditional in-house routing system. Although it was effective, it had significant limitations, particularly in terms of flexibility and real-time access.
With limited routing capabilities and ongoing driver shortages, maintaining efficient and cost-effective operations became challenging. The district needed reliable student transportation software, which made BusPlanner the perfect choice.
Seamless Transition Before BusPlanner
During implementation, Lowndes County Schools, GA, experienced a smooth, efficient transfer of student data with high accuracy and fewer issues.
The BusPlanner team worked exceptionally well, ensuring our data was accurately incorporated into the new system.
Austin Merriman
Assistant Director of Transportation
The hassle-free transition gave the district confidence from day one, showing how BusPlanner’s onboarding process delivers accuracy, speed, and minimal downtime.
Reflecting on the impact, Austin Merriman, Assistant Director of Transportation, shares, “It allows us to access the database anywhere in the world, instead of being limited to our office due to an in-house server.” This highlights how BusPlanner has brought real flexibility and freedom to their daily operations.
Empowering Student Transportation Teams
BusPlanner has transformed how Lowndes County Schools, GA, manages student transportation, introducing greater productivity and adaptability. As Austin Merriman, Assistant Director of Transportation, explains, “The BusPlanner database allows us to route multifamily homes, something we were limited on before. It also lets a student have two different buses at the same time if needed.”
Real & Measurable Impact
Seamless Data Transfer
Greater Accessibility
Optimized Routing
Operational Efficiency
Lower Operating Costs
Enhanced System Capabilities
The Road to Success With BusPlanner
BusPlanner redefines transportation operations for Lowndes County Schools, GA, by bringing improved routing, greater accessibility, and long-term sustainability through advanced tools, secure cloud access, and dedicated support that ensures transportation remains reliable and cost-effective every day.
BusPlanner gives us more capabilities, more flexibility, and more efficiency than we’ve ever had before.
Austin Merriman
Assistant Director of Transportation
