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Tackling the Driver Shortage: How Pasco County Schools Reduced Their Routes by 35% Using BusPlanner

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    Ongoing GPS reviews showed that over 34% of eligible students weren’t riding or hadn’t requested service. Without this data, we’d likely assign more buses and routes than necessary.
    Bryan Callegari
    Pasco County Schools, FL | Operations Specialist
    Ongoing GPS reviews showed that over 34% of eligible students weren’t riding or hadn’t requested service. Without this data, we’d likely assign more buses and routes than necessary.

    Effective Routing Strategies
    for Tackling the Driver Shortage

    Bryan Callegari shared how Pasco County Schools reduced their routes by 35% with BusPlanner, effectively tackling driver shortages amid a growing student population. Here’s how they made it work:

    Data Analysis

    Pasco County Schools used detailed data analysis to uncover inefficiencies, such as excessive stops & routes.

    Increasing Bus Occupancy

    With BusPlanner, Pasco County Schools redesigned routes, increasing average bus occupancy by 44%.

    Maintaining Student Records

    Detailed student records gave Pasco County Schools the insights needed to plan smarter & more efficient routes.

    Creating No-Transport Zones

    Students’ location data helped set a two-mile no-transport zone, saving costs & narrowing service to those who needed it.

    Automating the Routing Process

    The shift to BusPlanner helped Pasco County Schools automate routing, reducing errors & improving efficiency.

    Ongoing Route Refinement

    Continuous route adjustments ensure efficiency amid staffing shifts & changing student needs.

    We increased our average bus occupancy by 44%. That significant improvement not only boosted efficiency but also delivered substantial economic benefits.
    Bryan Callegari
    Pasco County Schools, FL | Operations Specialist
    We increased our average bus occupancy by 44%. That significant improvement not only boosted efficiency but also delivered substantial economic benefits.