Chapter 11: Transport, Fleet & Bus Routes
This chapter covers creating bus routes, configuring pickup and drop stops, tracking vehicle compliance (insurance, fitness, PUC), managing drivers, and assigning student commuters.
1. Routes & Bus Stops Setup
Navigate to School Operations → Transport & Fleet → Routes & Stops (index.php?page=transport_routes).
Creating a New Bus Route:
- Click + Add New Route.
- Enter the Route Title (e.g. Route 4: Green Park - Model Town Express).
- Specify the Start Point, End Point, and Total Distance (km).
- Click Save Route.
Adding Stops to a Route:
- Click on the created route and select + Add Stop.
- For each pickup/drop location along the route:
- Stop Name (e.g. City Square Mall, Block C Bus Stand).
- Morning Pickup Timing (e.g.
07:15 AM). - Afternoon Drop Timing (e.g.
02:45 PM). - Monthly Transport Fee Slab (e.g. ₹1,200 / Month).
- Click Save Stop.
2. Vehicle Fleet & Driver Roster
Navigate to School Operations → Transport & Fleet → Vehicles & Drivers (index.php?page=transport_vehicles).
Registering School Vehicles:
- Vehicle Number (e.g.
DL-01-AB-1234), Vehicle Type (Bus, Minibus, Van). - Seating Capacity (e.g.
45 Seats). - GPS Tracker Device ID / IMEI Number.
- Statutory Document Expiry Dates:
- Insurance Expiry, Fitness Certificate Expiry, PUC (Pollution) Expiry, Road Tax Date.
- The system automatically triggers dashboard alerts when any certificate is within 30 days of expiry.
Driver & Attendant Profiles:
- Driver Name, Commercial Driving License No., License Expiry Date, Mobile Phone.
- Conductor / Bus Attendant Name & Contact Number.
3. Student Commuter Allocation
To map students to buses and stops:
- Navigate to School Operations → Transport → Commuter Mapping.
- Search for the student by name or class.
- Select the Assigned Route and Pickup/Drop Stop.
- The system automatically syncs the associated transport fee to the student's monthly fee structure.
- Generate the printable Bus Route Pass with student photo, route number, and emergency contact details.