There are a great many issues involved in running a successful student transportation operation. But in the end, it all boils down to quality. No. 1, from safety training and safety engineering to preventive maintenance and drug testing. One of the biggest advantages of outsourcing is budget predictability. School administrators know in advance what service parameters have been established, and what their annual transportation expenses will be.
Contractors provide a wide range of service options.
They take care of management and all the other details. Most districts have found that outsourcing student transportation provides them with a greater level of control than they ever had before. A constant devotion to safety. That's what student transportation professionals mean when they talk about quality. Your school district's decision about the outsourcing of student transportation depends on a host of local considerations.