BusPlanner

6.5easy start · #7 of 25
in School Bus Routing Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

BusPlanner is ranked #7 of 25 in school bus routing software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows.

BusPlanner plans and pricing

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Custom pricing Not published Pricing available upon request softwareadvice.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on school bus routing software

Live bus tracking: Yes
Route optimization: Yes
Parent alerts: Yes
Student data import: sis_sync
Vehicle capacity rules: Yes
Route constraints: advanced
Driver mobile app: Yes

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The record

Purpose: BusPlanner is an all-in-one platform for student transportation operations across North America.
Route planning: BusPlanner Pro provides route creation, editing, optimization, automated processes, multi-user access, and scalable routing.
SIS integration: BusPlanner Info provides an API application for scheduled two-way integration with student information systems.
GPS: BusPlanner GPS+ provides live bus tracking, advanced reporting, AI suggestions, student ridership, and driver navigation.
Parent app: The Chipmunk app notifies parents about boarding, drop-off, delays, changes, and real-time bus location.
Driver app: The Turns app provides turn-by-turn route directions and records student boardings and drop-offs using scan-in and scan-out.
Portals: BusPlanner portals provide parents, staff, drivers, dispatchers, and operators access to routes, stops, schedules, manifests, ETAs, and delays.
Dispatch: The dispatch module supports real-time route reassignments, AI-powered route splitting, updated stop reports, and parent notifications.
Deployment: BusPlanner Pro is Windows-based, while the suite also supports cloud-based or self-hosted technology.
Security: BusPlanner states that it uses administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information.
GPS security: BusPlanner GPS+ states that its hardware solution has FedRAMP compliance to ensure data security.
Support: BusPlanner offers live technical support by phone and says its customer experts provide direct assistance.
Customer focus: BusPlanner says it serves school districts and transportation teams, including some of the largest districts in North America.
Headquarters: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best School Bus Routing Software in 2026#7 of 25

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busplanner.com/solutions/mobile-apps/· checked 30 Sept 2026
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