Abu Dhabi students' safety: Tracking chips for all

The move is taken to ensure the safety of students while using school transportation.

 

“The introduction of student card system is being coordinated by Adec and Emirates Transport to document student movement in and out of the bus,” explains Khaled Al Ansari, Adec’s School Services Division Manager.

 

“Parents will be notified via SMS if there are any changes in travel plan such as delays, ending up in a new location, bus breakdown or not getting down from the bus. This way, parents can follow up student travel details and be reassured that they are safe.”

 

He elaborates that the tracking system will help identify the required number of school buses, design best routes and help in its optimal usage.

 

“This system will be implemented after collecting and entering information on student addresses into Adec systems. During the next few years, parents will be able to obtain bus travel details prior to the beginning of the new school year, to include arrival time, time spent in the bus, driver name and bus number,” he adds.

 

“Nearly 70 per cent of public schools students use school buses. This percentage varies from region to region.”

 

Adec has signed contracts for providing 1,813 buses to facilitate students traveling to schools, evening centers, activity venues and adult education

centers. Emirates Transport has been contracted to supply 1,370 bus supervisors.

 

Many parents have welcomed the proposal, stating it will help in planning their child’s travel better while focusing on their safety.