BusRight has launched Safety Pass, an NFC-based student tracking system that provides real-time boarding and drop-off data for school transportation. The technology integrates with BusRight's existing platform, allowing transportation teams and families to access time-stamped records of student activity without requiring additional equipment or complex setup. Sevier County School District in Tennessee will implement Safety Pass across its 10,000-student bus system this August. The district expects the system to significantly reduce response times when locating students. Assistant Superintendent Tony Ogle noted that what previously required an hour or more of coordination can now be accessed rapidly. The solution uses NFC-enabled badges that contain no personal student information and only function near BusRight tablets. The system aims to strengthen communication between transportation teams, schools and families whilst maintaining student privacy.

BusRight increases student transportation safety with new rider tracking technology. Safety Pass feature gives schools, transportation teams and families immediate access to student bus activity and strengthens emergency response capabilities. NEW YORK, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - BusRight, the leading all-in-one student transportation technology solution, has expanded its safety capabilities with the launch of Safety Pass, a new NFC-based solution that gives drivers, administrators and families real-time access to student boarding and drop-off data. By providing transportation teams with immediate answers to questions, especially during emergencies, Safety Pass helps districts strengthen communication, improve response times and reassure families. "Transportation teams are responsible for making sure all students get where they need to go safely, and they need tools that support that mission without adding unnecessary challenges," said Zac Cohn, Senior Director of Strategic Operations at BusRight. "Safety Pass brings student ridership tracking directly into the BusRight platform, providing districts with a simple, reliable way to strengthen transportation operations and giving families peace of mind." For most school districts, confirming where a student boarded or exited the bus - especially during unexpected situations - during unexpected situations requires the combined efforts of transportation staff, school administrators, drivers and often even emergency personnel. Safety Pass allows transportation teams to forgo this chaotic scrambling and instead, teams can secure a live, time-stamped record of student boarding and drop-off activity through BusRight's existing transportation management platform. By giving districts faster access to accurate rider information, Safety Pass strengthens communication between transportation teams, schools and families, creating a safer, more transparent transportation experience. Student privacy is central to Safety Pass. The solution uses NFC-enabled badges that do not contain personal student information and can only be read in proximity to the BusRight tablet. Unlike traditional student tracking systems that require costly equipment, complex setup or ongoing fees, Safety Pass integrates directly into BusRight's existing platform. Sevier County School District in Tennessee will fully integrate Safety Pass into its transportation operations this August, supporting the district's 10,000-student bus system throughout Kodak, Seymour, Sevierville, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Sevier County School District manages a complex transportation system across highly populated communities and rural mountain neighborhoods with unique operational challenges, and the new technology will improve student safety and strengthen communication with families. "Parents often contact schools or district offices to locate their kid, which creates an all-hands-on-deck situation requiring coordination between school administrators, transportation teams and drivers to quickly provide families with answers," said Tony Ogle, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at Sevier County Schools. "With Safety Pass, we can rapidly access information that otherwise would require an hour or more to collect, allowing us to respond faster, reassure families and quickly account for student whereabouts." BusRight Launches Safety Pass and Gives Districts Real-Time Student Rider Insights for Safer, More Transparent Transportation About BusRight BusRight was founded on the belief that education creates freedom, and every student deserves safe, reliable access to learning opportunities. In partnership with school districts and transportation teams across the country, BusRight reimagines student transportation as critical to student success. Through a pioneering all-in-one transportation technology platform, BusRight helps schools operate safer and more efficient transportation systems, advancing the future of scholastics and ensuring transportation is never a barrier to education. Learn more at www.busright.com BusRight Media Contact: Novia Baulisch Powerhouse+Co. www.powerhouseandco.com [email protected] BusRight Safety Pass photo. BusRight Launches Safety Pass and Gives Districts Real-Time Student Rider Insights for Safer, More Transparent Transportation. Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. Military Industry Today do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.

BusRight raises $30M to power the largest mass transit system. Mar 18, 2026, 09:30 ET Latest financing round enables BusRight to modernize infrastructure behind $900 billion K-12 education system. NEW YORK, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - BusRight, the leading all-in-one student transportation technology platform, announced today it has raised more than $30 million in the company's latest funding round, led by Volition Capital. Founded by CEO Keith Corso and Chief Product Officer (CPO) Phillip Dunn, BusRight ensures every student can safely and reliably access their education. The company's technology addresses transportation leaders' most critical challenges: a crippling school bus driver shortage, overwhelming parent demands, and increasing route complexity. The platform brings driver navigation, routing, student ridership visibility, parent communication, and live GPS tracking into one unified platform. As a result, transportation leaders can build bus routes in 60 seconds, track buses in real-time, and communicate with parents in a single click. The country's $900 billion K-12 education system is enabled by 13,000 transportation leaders who transport more than 20 million students to and from school every day. Many school bus fleets start each morning unexpectedly short 15-30% of drivers, forcing last-minute route cancellations, triggering a flood of parent phone calls, missed pickups, and even more pressure on an already stretched driver workforce. In an industry underserved by technology, many bus drivers are still handed paper route sheets. Meanwhile, transportation leaders spend their days behind the wheel instead of leading and often work 12 plus hour days just to keep buses running. BusRight is uniquely positioned to address these challenges and usher our nation's largest mass transit system into the modern era. Nearly one million parents, drivers, dispatchers, business managers, and superintendents across 36 states rely on BusRight to help rebuild trust in one of the most foundational sectors of our society: public education. "BusRight has saved us $989,000 in the first year," said Gregory Mott, Superintendent of Schools for the Poughkeepsie City School District. "I can't think of another tool in the district that has had such a profound impact on student safety, while also strengthening the financial position of the school." "Student transportation teams have been underrecognized and underinvested for far too long," said Keith Corso, Co-Founder & CEO of BusRight. "We're proud to partner with Volition Capital, a team that shares the belief that transportation directors, routers, dispatchers, and drivers are the backbone of public education, and they deserve the recognition, investment, and support to match the significance of the work they do every single day." Funding from the latest round will enable BusRight to continue to invest in its state-of-the-art platform, launching new products and services to meet the unique needs of the nation's student transportation operators. Platform enhancements include the first 24/7 AI-powered student transportation agent, precision hyper-local mapping intelligence, and NFC-based child safety features. "My experience in school systems showed me how rapidly education was changing and how urgently it needed better tools," said BusRight Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Phillip Dunn, who previously served as CIO of the sixth-largest school district in the country. "BusRight exists to unlock public infrastructure with the same ease and impact we expect from modern consumer technology." In connection with this financing, Tomy Han, partner at Volition Capital, will join BusRight's Board of Directors. "BusRight is building a category-defining platform in a market that is both massive and mission-critical," said Tomy Han, partner at Volition Capital. "The team has demonstrated exceptional execution, strong customer adoption, and a product that is deeply embedded in daily transportation operations. We're excited to partner with BusRight as they scale a durable, market-leading business." BusRight's momentum comes amid rapid change in student transportation, driven by evolving regulations, new funding for technology adoption, and increasing demand for school safety, real-time visibility, and operational excellence. About BusRight BusRight, the leading all-in-one student transportation technology platform, solves the most mission-critical challenge in K-12 education: transporting students to and from school safely, reliably, and efficiently. Headquartered in New York, NY, BusRight partners with communities across the US to bring innovative solutions to the nation's public education system. About Volition Capital Volition Capital is a Boston-based growth equity firm that principally invests in high-growth, founder-owned companies across the software, Internet, and consumer sectors. Founded in 2010, Volition has over $1.7 billion in assets under management and has invested in and/or provided sub-advisory advice to more than 60 companies in the United States and Canada. The firm selectively partners with founders to help them achieve their fullest aspirations for their businesses. For more information, visit http://www.volitioncapital.com. SOURCE BusRight