STAR Tangible Benefits

Delivering Accurate, Credible and Timely Information

• Effective management of service parameters; mileage, time, passenger numbers
• Reduced need for compliance checks
• Improved service planning and resource utilisation
• Increased transparency and accessibility of information for all

Revenue Protection

• Prevention of unauthorised access/fraud
• Potential to sell excess seats

Behaviour Control

• Efficient reporting tools for bullying and misbehaviour reporting
• Reduced cost of behaviour management and control

Reduced Administration Costs

• Elimination of repeated production of student travel cards
• Reduced time spent on answering parent inquiries
• Reduced time spent on allocation of students to services.
• Reduced cost of data gathering as well as fare collection

Safety and Security

• Audited physical driver checks of tyres, lights, etc
• Greater on-board monitoring e.g. ensuring children depart the bus at the correct stop
• Ensures that correct children are on the bus and that all have departed at the end of the service
• Increased perception of safety and security for parents

Service Differentiation

• “Best in class” transportation system a key differentiator for parents
• Environmental benefit from a shift from private cars to school bus; reduced traffic & lower carbon footprint