West Orange Schools’ New App Offers ‘Real Time Tracking Of Buses’

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Public School District recently launched its “My Ride K-12” app for parents, guardians and students.

According to district administrators, the app – which is developed by Tyler Technologies – gives users “real-time” tracking of buses, updates on schedules and push notifications for any changes or delays.

The My Ride K-12 app is available for download at: www.woboe.org/bus.

“With the My Ride K-12 app, parents and students can now effortlessly stay informed about their school transportation schedules,” administrators said. “The app provides access to bus stop locations, routes, and pick-up times, utilizing vehicle GPS geolocation to display accurate bus arrivals each day. This advancement aims to streamline communication and significantly reduce support calls, ensuring a smoother and more efficient transportation experience for all.”

School officials said that key features of the My Ride K-12 app include:

• “Secure and confidential login for parents and students”
• “Intuitive interface for easy navigation”
• “Compatibility with Android and iOS devices, as well as web access”

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