Health and safety measures for school buses

The Impact of COVID-19 on School Transport and How Apps Help Ensure Health and Safety

Axion
June 1, 2025

The pandemic forced schools to rethink transport safety.

Key Measures

  • Contactless Attendance: Students scan QR codes or use RFID cards to board, minimizing physical contact.
  • Capacity Management: Apps limit bus occupancy to maintain social distancing.
  • Health Screening Integration: Some apps include health questionnaires or temperature check integrations.
  • Rapid Communication: Instant updates about policy changes, quarantines, or route suspensions.
  • Contact Tracing: Logs allow quick identification of close contacts in case of infections.

Example

During COVID-19, Jumeirah College used their transport app to manage staggered bus schedules and alert parents about safety protocols, maintaining uninterrupted service with no reported transmission incidents.

SEO Highlights

COVID-19 reshaped school transport priorities with contactless attendance, capacity management, health screening, rapid communication, and contact tracing. Transport apps helped Dubai schools maintain safe operations.

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