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Key Trends in the World of Student Transportation

Hear about some of the latest trends in the student transportation industry from Tim Ammon, Vice President of Passenger services at Zonar Systems. 

Learn about the impacts of ever-changing policies and ways for school districts to improve efficiency during uncertain times.

The chat was hosted by Binford Sloan, former Transportation Director at Nash County Schools, North Carolina.

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    Whether it’s the end of COVID-19 funds through ESSER, a decline in enrolment, or just a broader reduction in the budget based on economic changes, school districts need to consider the balance between time and distance.
    Tim Ammon
    VP of Passenger Services at Zonar
    Whether it’s the end of COVID-19 funds through ESSER, a decline in enrolment, or just a broader reduction in the budget based on economic changes, school districts need to consider the balance between time and distance.
    Tim Ammon
    VP of Passenger Services at Zonar

    Understanding Key Challenges in Student Transportation

    Tim Ammon remarked that the world of student transportation has become significantly more challenging after the COVID-19 pandemic in several ways, including:

    Enrollment Changes

    With many school districts experiencing over a 20% decline in student enrollment, funding has been challenging to obtain.

    Driver Shortage

    Tim Ammon remarked that the driver shortage has resulted the need for optimization to maximize productivity.

    Budget Cuts

    With the reduction in COVID funding, schools need to operate more efficiently to stay sustainable.

    Importance of Optimization

    Optimization can play a vital role in reducing operating expenses by cutting out unnecessary routes.

    Effective Problem-Solving

    As Tim Ammon describes it, the start of a school year is a risk management problem where having an effective strategy is vital.

    Recommendations

    Learn more about insights shared by Tim Ammon and Binford Sloan to streamline tasks at your school district.

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    If school districts give bus drivers a $5/hour raise, they need to do the same for custodians, ground workers, and everyone else involved. The waterfall effect of that is pretty significant.
    Tim Ammon
    VP of Passenger Services at Zonar
    If school districts give bus drivers a $5/hour raise, they need to do the same for custodians, ground workers, and everyone else involved. The waterfall effect of that is pretty significant.
    Tim Ammon
    VP of Passenger Services at Zonar

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