BusPlan
6.1#12 in school bus routing softwareFree planFree planSelf-hosted
VisitBusPlan vs BusWhere
What both publish
| Fact | BusPlan | BusWhere |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States |
| Integrations | The documented workflow uses OpenStreetMap extracts with OpenTripPlanner for routing and OptaPlanner for optimization. | BusWhere can add onto existing GPS systems and synchronise overnight with routing and student-information systems. |
| Purpose | BusPlan generates school bus routes for existing students, stops, and school locations, optimizing for minimum bus drive time. | BusWhere provides real-time bus tracking and arrival information for schools, districts, bus companies, and shuttle operators. |
BusPlan plans
- BusPlanFree
BusWhere plans
- School or district servicePriced on request
- BusWhere servicePriced on request
Pick BusPlan if…
BusPlan suits school districts that want to generate routes from CSV student, stop, and school data. Users need to be able to prepare routing graphs from OpenStreetMap extracts and work with the repository’s source code.
Pick BusWhere if…
BusWhere suits schools and districts tracking buses for families, as well as companies, universities, and airlines operating shuttles. A school or district pays for the service, and schools can try it on one bus before adding others.