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Van & Bus Live GPS Tracking

Parents watch their child’s school van in real-time on a live map. School management monitors the entire fleet with trip history, route replay, and driver performance — all from one dashboard.

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Update Speed

Location refreshes instantly

5m

Precision

High-accuracy GPS tracking

24/7

Always On

Tracks even with screen off

100%

Trip Recording

Every trip saved forever

How Van Tracking Works

From route setup to live parent tracking — the entire flow in four simple steps.

Step 01

Set Up Routes & Vehicles

Add your school vans and buses, assign drivers, draw routes on the map with pickup and drop stops, and link students to their designated stops.

Step 02

Driver Starts the Trip

The driver opens the app, selects the route and trip type — morning pickup or afternoon drop — and taps Start Trip. Location tracking begins immediately.

Step 03

Everyone Watches Live

Parents see the van moving on their phone screen. Admins see all vehicles on a single dashboard. Location updates arrive in real-time with smooth, natural movement.

Step 04

Trip Ends with a Full Report

When the driver ends the trip, the system automatically records total distance, speed statistics, duration, and stops visited. Everything is saved and ready for review anytime.

Powerful Tracking Features

Built from the ground up for Indian schools — reliable, real-time, and parent-friendly.

Live GPS Tracking

Watch every school van and bus move across the map in real-time. Location updates arrive in under a second — parents see the vehicle glide along the road as it happens, with no manual refresh needed.

Always-On Tracking

Tracking never stops, even when the driver's phone screen is off or the app runs in the background. Whether Android or iOS, the system keeps streaming location data until the trip ends.

Trip History & Replay

Every trip is recorded from start to finish — the exact route, every stop, speed at every point, and total distance. Admins can replay any past trip on the map to investigate incidents or answer parent queries.

Smart Geofence Stops

Each pickup and drop stop has its own virtual boundary on the map. The system automatically detects when the van enters or exits a stop zone. The school gate gets a wider boundary for early arrival detection.

Speed & Distance Reports

Every trip generates detailed statistics — total distance, maximum speed, average speed, trip duration, and stops covered. These reports help management monitor driver behaviour and ensure safe driving.

Uninterrupted Connection

Even if the internet connection flickers, tracking continues without a gap. The system automatically switches to a backup connection method so parents always see the last known position — never a blank screen.

Flexible Route Builder

Design routes with unlimited stops, each pinned on the map with a custom name and boundary radius. Assign vehicles and drivers, and link students to their designated stops. Past trip records stay intact even when routes are updated.

Privacy & Compliance

Location data is collected only during active trips and only with clear consent. The app shows a prominent disclosure before tracking begins, and collection stops automatically when the trip ends. Fully compliant with app store policies.

Live Status for Parents

Parents see real-time status badges on their screen — Moving, Stopped, or Offline. They receive instant notifications when a trip starts and when it ends, so they always know what is happening.

For Parents

Know Your Child Is Safe —
Every Second of the Ride

No more anxious waiting at the pickup point. No more calling the driver to ask “where are you?” With School Orbit’s van tracking, you open your phone and see your child’s school van moving live on a map — every turn, every stop, every moment.

See the van moving live on your phone screen
Know exactly when it will reach your stop
Get instant notifications when trip starts and ends
View driver name, vehicle number, and route details
Check if the van is moving, stopped, or offline
Works on both iPhone and Android phones

See the Van on Your Screen

Open the app and your child's school van appears on a live map. No more calling the driver, no more guessing. You see every turn, every stop, every moment — right from your phone.

Your Child Is Safe — You Know It

The anxiety of not knowing where your child is disappears. The van marker shows which direction it is heading, so you can tell at a glance whether it is coming toward you or moving away.

Know When to Be Ready

See how many stops the van has already passed and how many remain before it reaches you. No more standing at the pickup point for 20 minutes — step out when the van is actually close.

Never Miss a Pickup Again

The moment the driver starts the trip, you get a notification. When the van reaches school, you get another. You are always in the loop — whether you are at home, at work, or on the go.

Every Stop Clearly Marked

The complete route appears on your map with every pickup and drop point marked. You know exactly where each stop is and how far the van has yet to travel.

Works on Any Phone

Available on both iPhone and Android. The map loads fast, the van marker moves smoothly, and it works even on slower mobile networks. No special hardware needed — just your regular phone.

See Every Vehicle at Once

A single dashboard shows all your school vehicles on one map. Instantly see which are moving, which are stopped, and which are offline. Filter by vehicle, route, or driver to focus on what matters.

Know How Your Drivers Perform

Track speed, distance, and trip duration for every driver across every trip. Spot over-speeding, unauthorised detours, or extended stops. Use data to reward good drivers and address concerns.

Link Students to Routes & Stops

Assign each student to a specific route and a specific stop. When a parent asks 'which van does my child ride?', the answer is one tap away. Manage hundreds of students across dozens of routes effortlessly.

Full Trip Records — Always Available

Every trip is stored with start time, end time, complete GPS trail, and computed statistics. Need to investigate a complaint from last month? Replay the exact trip on the map in seconds.

Routes That Adapt to Your Needs

Add stops, rename them, re-pin them on the map, or change the boundary radius — anytime. Swap vehicles or reassign drivers without touching past records. Your route data is always flexible and your history is always intact.

Control Who Sees What

Fine-grained permissions let you decide who can view live tracking, who can manage routes, who can assign students, and who can start or end trips. Transport managers, class teachers, and drivers each see only what they need.

For School Management

Full Fleet Visibility &
Complete Control

Monitor every vehicle in your fleet from a single dashboard. Create routes, assign drivers and students, track trips in real-time, and replay any past trip for accountability. Your transport operations — fully transparent.

Live dashboard showing all vehicles on one map
Create and manage routes with unlimited stops
Assign students to routes and specific stops
Monitor driver speed, distance, and trip duration
Replay any past trip with full location trail
Granular permissions for every role in your school

What Parents See

This is the live tracking screen in the parent app — the van moving on a map with real-time speed, distance, and arrival information.

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Live Tracking

Sector 15 Morning Pickup

LIVE
Sector 15
Park Road
Market
School

Ramesh Kumar

Driver

UP16 AB 1234

Tata Winger

28 km/h

Speed

3.1 km

Distance

~8 min

ETA

Everything Included

A complete van tracking solution — no add-ons, no hidden costs. Every feature listed below is part of the standard module.

Real-time location tracking on live map
Always-on tracking (screen off, app in background)
Complete trip history with GPS trail
Animated trip replay on the map
Geofence stops with configurable boundary
Speed and distance statistics per trip
Automatic backup connection on network issues
Full fleet dashboard with all vehicles
Student-to-route and student-to-stop linking
Route snapshot frozen at trip start
Driver performance monitoring and reports
Fine-grained role-based access control
App store compliant location disclosure
Works on both iPhone and Android
Automatic cleanup of old location data
Per-vehicle and per-route data isolation

Why Schools Choose Van Tracking

Transport is the first and last touchpoint of a child’s school day. Making it transparent builds trust with parents and accountability across your fleet.

Parent Trust & Satisfaction

When parents can see the van live, they stop worrying and start trusting. Schools with live tracking report fewer transport-related complaints and higher parent satisfaction scores.

Student Safety

Every trip is monitored, every route is recorded, and every driver is accountable. If an incident occurs, you have the complete GPS trail to investigate and resolve within minutes.

Operational Efficiency

Stop guessing which routes are efficient and which drivers need attention. Real-time data and historical reports help you optimise routes, reduce fuel costs, and improve on-time performance.

Ready to Track Your School Fleet?

Give parents peace of mind and gain full visibility over your school transport. Set up van tracking in under 48 hours.