Schools

Student safety is a top priority for schools, parents, and educational institutions. At Zard, we provide CST-licensed GPS tracking solutions that help schools across Saudi Arabia monitor school buses, track routes, and ensure safe transportation of students with real-time visibility and intelligent alerting.

From school administrators to concerned parents, our platform delivers confidence through precise location tracking, attendance logging, and route optimization—all accessible via a centralized dashboard or mobile app.

Challenges in School Transportation

Managing student transportation often comes with challenges like:

• Uncertainty about bus locations and delays

• Difficulty verifying student pick-up/drop-off

• Unsafe driving practices by bus drivers

• Inefficient route planning and fuel waste

• Lack of communication between drivers, schools, and parents

Zard’s GPS tracking system for school fleets solves these issues by providing total visibility, accountability, and real-time alerts.

Key Features of GPS Tracking for Schools

• Real-Time Bus Tracking
  Monitor the exact location of every school bus. View live maps, route status, and estimated arrival times.

• Student Pick-Up & Drop-Off Logging
  Use RFID or manual check-in systems to confirm when and where students are picked up or dropped off.

• Geofencing for School Zones and Homes
  Get instant alerts when a bus enters or leaves designated zones—ideal for automated parent notifications.

• Driver Behavior Monitoring
  Track speeding, harsh braking, idling, or unauthorized stops to improve safety and enforce driving policies.

• Mobile App for Parents
  Give parents the ability to track the bus, receive alerts, and get real-time notifications on their child’s trip status.

• Emergency Alerts and Route Deviations
  In case of a breakdown, traffic diversion, or emergency, the system notifies school administrators and guardians immediately.

Use Case: Private School Group in Riyadh

Client: A group of private schools operating over 30 buses across several campuses.

Challenges:

• Complaints from parents about late buses and lack of communication

• Difficulty tracking driver behavior and route performance

• Manual attendance recording leading to reporting errors

Zard’s Solution:

• Installed GPS devices on all buses with driver behavior monitoring

• Integrated student check-in system via RFID cards

• Enabled live bus tracking for administrators and parents

Results:

• On-time arrivals improved by 25%

• Parent satisfaction increased due to live visibility

• Significant reduction in manual admin work and missed logs

Who Benefits from Zard’s School GPS Tracking?

• Private and International Schools

• Government and Charter Schools

• School Transport Contractors

• Kindergartens and Daycares

• Colleges and Training Institutes

• Special Needs Education Providers

Why Choose Zard?

• Licensed by the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST)
  Fully compliant and approved for operation in Saudi Arabia.

• Designed for Local Needs
  Built to handle school schedules, routes, and safety requirements specific to the Saudi education sector.

• Arabic & English Support
  Local technical team, Arabic interfaces, and training for drivers and staff.

• Custom Alerts and Parent Notifications
  Customizable alerts for parents, schools, and transport supervisors.

• Scalable and Integrated
  Suitable for small school fleets or multi-campus operations, with optional integration into SIS and attendance systems.

Benefits of School GPS Tracking

• Improve student safety during transport

• Provide peace of mind for parents and school staff

• Reduce complaints and improve response to incidents

• Monitor driver performance and enforce safe driving

• Optimize routes to reduce costs and travel times

• Automate reporting and attendance data

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can parents track the school bus from their phone?
   Yes. Parents can access the live location and receive arrival alerts through our mobile app.

2. Does the system work with student ID cards?
   Yes. We offer RFID-based systems to log pick-up and drop-off times automatically.

3. What if the bus goes off-route or breaks down?
   The system sends instant alerts to school administrators and can notify parents as well.

4. Can the platform support multiple campuses?
   Absolutely. Our dashboard supports multiple locations, routes, and student groups from a single login.

5. Is Arabic support available for drivers and school staff?
   Yes. The platform and customer support are fully bilingual in Arabic and English.

Final Thoughts

Ensuring safe, reliable, and transparent student transportation is no longer a luxury—it's an expectation. With Zard’s GPS tracking solutions for schools, you gain real-time control over school transportation while enhancing safety, communication, and efficiency.

Whether you're managing a small fleet for a single campus or a large operation across multiple districts, Zard helps you deliver smarter, safer school transportation.

Ready to modernize your school’s transportation system?

Contact us today to schedule a live demo or consultation.