RollCall
7.3#2 in school bus routing softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Via Student Transit
6.0#15 in school bus routing softwareAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | RollCall | Via Student Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Listed integrations include TASS, Sentral, Veracross, Compass, FACTS, Wonde, Stripe, Westpac PayWay, NAB, PayPal, Sticitt, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, PIPs, PPC and MonitorWA. | Via describes the student transit platform as modular and says it can be integrated with tools a customer already relies on, but the page does not name specific integrations. |
| Purpose | RollCall provides school bus management and duty-of-care tools for schools and bus operators. | Via describes its student transit software as a platform combining route planning, service management, and apps to make school dropoffs and pickups transparent, efficient, and simple. |
| Route planning | Smart Route lets schools create verified stops and drag them into routes to plan bus networks. | The software uses student data and historical traffic patterns to propose routes, stops, and times while accounting for student and regulatory requirements, and staff can override proposals. |
| Student tracking | Student tap-on and tap-off scans update parents and school staff with journey information in real time. | QR-coded boarding passes give parents and school staff visibility into students’ status. |
| Support | RollCall provides a searchable help centre, support-ticket submission, email support and phone contact at 1300 821 116. | Via’s solutions page says its expert teams configure its tools, train users, and optimize systems. |
RollCall plans
- RollCall Parent AppFree
- RollCall for schools and bus operatorsPriced on request
- RollCall school and bus-operator platformPriced on request
Via Student Transit plans
No prices published.
Pick RollCall if…
RollCall suits schools and bus operators managing student transport, as well as families who need bus tracking and journey updates. Its parent app is free, while the school or operator subscribes to the service.
Pick Via Student Transit if…
Via Student Transit is intended for school transportation teams, including district staff, caregivers and drivers. It may suit schools that need route planning alongside bus tracking and caregiver communication.