School bus tracking available with new app

No more long waits at the bus stop in snow or rain, and missing the school bus should be a problem of the past.

Boardman School District is launching a free school bus tracking app for parents and students that allows them to view the real-time location of a child’s bus from their smartphone, tablet or computer called “Here Comes The Bus.” They can receive a customized notification when the bus is close.

“All 52 Boardman route buses have been equipped with GPS trackers, and we have been testing the app system with a group of our parents and staff,” said Superintendent Tim Saxton. “Now we are ready to launch it district-wide, and we think it will be a real benefit for our parents, and increase the safety of our students.”