Public transportation has been around for quite a long time. But recently, many public bus lines have turned to utilizing GPS tracking system. The truth is that GPS tracking system can be tailored to fit just about any industry and this wonderful technology has found a place amongst many buses that are part of the public transportation system. The GPS tracker provide a level of monitoring that makes their bus routes more efficient. 

Passengers can get the location of buses thanks to live maps of GPS tracking system. They are able to see up to the minute location information for the estimated time of arrivals. Management can also see the location of buses to make certain drivers are on schedule.

GPS tracking system has geofence alerts which are helpful when there is a planned route and drivers go outside of the designated zone. This will let management know if something is wrong. Fleet managers and dispatching have access to multiple alerts that provide them with detailed information about the public bus routes and their ongoing activities. 

Some useful information such as fuel usage, braking, driving speeds and more can be provided automatically using GPS tracking device. The information can be put to good use to judge driver performance, cut costs on fuel, set vehicle maintenance reminders and for overall record keeping for the public bus business.