Donna Independent School District is implementing Transfinder, a modern transportation management system that uses real-time GPS tracking and routing technology to improve safety, communication, and overall transportation operations. The system is being introduced as part of the district’s continued efforts to enhance student safety and provide families with clearer, more timely information about bus routes and schedules.
Transfinder’s GPS-based tools allow authorized users to monitor the location of school buses and view estimated arrival times, giving parents and guardians up-to-date insights into daily pick-up and drop-off schedules. Real-time tracking reduces uncertainty around bus arrivals, which can help families better plan mornings and afternoons.
In addition to live tracking, the system supports efficient route planning and alert notifications. These capabilities help transportation staff optimize routes for safety and reliability while providing parents with alerts about delays or changes, decreasing the need for phone calls to the transportation office.
Investing in a GPS-enabled system like Transfinder reflects the district’s focus on using technology to strengthen operational oversight and communication. By offering increased visibility into school bus movements, the district aims to improve confidence in transportation services and ensure students ride to and from school as safely and smoothly as possible.
Donna ISD’s transportation services continue to serve daily routes as well as field trips, athletic events, and other school activities, and the district expects the new system to support these efforts with enhanced data and communication tools.