The state’s responsibility toward students in Romania extends beyond the educational process itself. An equally important aspect is ensuring their safety, both within educational institutions and during transportation by school buses. In a context where student safety is becoming a national priority, the FleetCam solution developed by AROBS TrackGPS proves to be an essential innovation. The safety and monitoring measures regarding school transportation are defined by Law no. 162 of May 29, 2024. Therefore, local authorities and transport operators must comply with these legal requirements in order to provide increased safety for students and peace of mind for parents.
FleetCam is more than just a tool for meeting legal requirements — it adds an extra level of control, transparency, and protection for students, parents, and authorities alike.
What are the responsibilities of school transport operators?
Law no. 162/2024 was adopted following several incidents that highlighted the vulnerabilities of the current student transportation system, especially in rural areas. According to the regulations, school buses must be equipped with real-time video monitoring and GPS tracking systems.
All these requirements are fully covered by the FleetCam solution from AROBS TrackGPS. Its video monitoring system can be installed with four external video cameras providing 360-degree coverage, includes an easily accessible panic button for the driver, and records events in case of road incidents. Thus, it integrates intelligent video surveillance with advanced telemetry, alerting, and automatic reporting functions.
What is FleetCam and how does it work?
FleetCam is a video telematics solution designed to be installed on a wide variety of vehicles, including public transport vehicles — especially school buses — providing real-time access to video footage, GPS positioning, and automatic alerts in case of deviations from safety standards.
The main components of FleetCam include:
External video cameras providing 360-degree coverage;
DVR system with long-term storage;
Easily accessible panic button;
Integrated GPS module with real-time traceability;
Control interface for fleet managers;
LTE/4G connectivity for cloud transmission.
The advantages of using FleetCam in student transportation
Increased safety for students and staff
Real-time monitoring of the interior of school buses enables rapid detection of incidents such as traffic aggression, driver distraction, or unauthorized persons boarding the vehicle. In addition, responsible personnel can access the exact location of the bus at any time through the dedicated platform.
Event monitoring without additional administrative effort
Through its automated functions, FleetCam generates alerts and notifications in the event of incidents, enabling easy review of events while reducing the administrative workload of fleet managers. Alerts regarding speeding, unauthorized stops, or traffic incidents are stored within the dedicated platform.
Complete control over driver behavior
The system records the driving style of school bus drivers, including harsh braking or aggressive acceleration, allowing rapid intervention and staff training.
Prevention of irregularities and rapid intervention
In the case of suspicions or complaints, fleet administrators can review video recordings and traveled routes, easily identifying any irregularities. This increases community trust in the school transportation system.
Easy route management and cost optimization
FleetCam maps telematics data together with video information through integration with the TrackGPS platform, providing route analysis, fuel consumption data, idle times, active hours, and operational inefficiencies. This data helps optimize daily routes, leading to reduced operational costs.
Positive impact on the school community
Implementing FleetCam on school buses brings benefits not only to transport operators, but to the entire community. Students travel more safely, parents feel more secure, and local administrations comply with legislation without risking fines or sanctions.
In addition, the image of schools and local institutions is strengthened through the demonstrated transparency and care for student protection.
FleetCam – more than video monitoring
Unlike traditional video surveillance solutions, FleetCam offers a comprehensive approach in which visual data is correlated with operational data: real-time GPS position, consumption, deviations, and performance indicators.
This integration provides a complete overview of vehicle activity, transforming school buses into intelligent, safe, and fully controllable environments.
Why choose AROBS TrackGPS for your school transportation fleet?
AROBS TrackGPS is a leader in the development of intelligent mobility and monitoring solutions, with over 18 years of experience in the automotive industry and more than 120,000 vehicles monitored within the platform.
Through the FleetCam solution, we provide a customized solution for local authorities, schools, and private operators looking to modernize school bus transportation.
The benefits of partnering with AROBS TrackGPS include:
Free consultancy and customized configuration;
Continuous technical support and maintenance;
Easy-to-use platform accessible from any device;
Compatibility with all current legal requirements.
An investment in safety and trust
At a time when society demands higher standards for children’s safety, FleetCam from AROBS TrackGPS comes as a trusted technological partner for all institutions involved in student transportation.
By integrating the solution into school buses, an intelligent mobility ecosystem is created, based on transparency, control, and efficiency.
Contact us today and transform school transportation into a model of safety and operational efficiency!
