Built for private hire and transport operators running school contracts
What Is School Run Software?
School run software helps transport operators plan school routes, assign drivers and vehicles, manage student pickup and drop-off locations, and keep parents informed — all connected to the same dispatch platform used for regular transport work. Private hire operators, taxi companies and school transport contractors use it, because school runs involve recurring routes, fixed timings and parent communication that generic on-demand dispatch software isn't built around.
Run School Contracts Alongside Your Existing Transport Operations
One dispatch platform, one fleet, one driver network, one operational workflow — school runs sit alongside your regular taxi bookings, private hire, airport transfers and scheduled transport, not in a separate system you have to manage on the side.
Same Fleet
Drivers and vehicles used for school runs are the same ones running your other work.
Same Dispatch Platform
No separate login, no separate system to reconcile.
Same Operational Team
Dispatchers manage school routes the same way they manage everything else.
Managing School Runs Requires More Than Basic Dispatch
Multiple Recurring Routes
The same routes run on a fixed pattern, day after day.
Student Pickup Locations
Each student's pickup and drop point needs to be organized, not remembered.
Fixed School Timings
Little room for error when a school gate closes at a set time.
Vehicle Capacity
Route planning has to account for how many students a vehicle can carry.
Parent Communication
Parents want to know where the vehicle is, not just when it's due.
Compliance Documentation
DBS, MOT, insurance and licensing all need active tracking.
How School Run Management Works With Yelowsoft
Add Student Info
Profiles & pickup/drop locations
Assign to Routes
Recurring school routes
Plan Routes
Optimized, capacity-aware
Assign Driver & Vehicle
Matched to the route
Run the Route
Driver app in hand
Track the Vehicle
Parent portal link
Keep Parents Informed
ETA, pickup, SMS
Manage Compliance
Documents & expiry alerts
Plan Efficient School Transport Routes
Multiple students, recurring routes and vehicle capacity all feed into route planning, so routes are optimized around who's actually being picked up and how many seats are available.
- Student Pickup/Drop Locations
- Recurring Routes
- Vehicle Capacity
- Route Optimization
Keep Student Pickup Information Organized
Student profiles, pickup and drop locations, and route assignments live in one place — organized transportation information, not a replacement for a school administration system.
Student Profiles
Pickup & Drop Locations
Route Assignment
Assign Drivers and Vehicles to School Routes
Driver assignment and vehicle assignment are managed the same way as your regular dispatch operations, matched to each route's requirements.
- Driver Assignment : Assign suitable drivers to each recurring route.
- Vehicle Assignment : Match vehicles to route and capacity requirements.
Give Drivers the Information They Need for Every School Run
Drivers access assigned school routes and trip information directly through the Driver App, with a one-tap way to update pickup and drop status as the route runs.
- Assigned school routes
- Trip information
- One-tap pickup/drop status
STOP 3
Oak St — Picked Up ✓
STOP 4
Elm Ave — Next
ROUTE
Oakfield Primary Run
Keep Parents Informed From Pickup to Drop-Off
- Parent Portal Link : Access relevant school transport information.
- Live Bus Tracking : See the vehicle's current location.
- ETA Notifications : Updates as the vehicle approaches.
- Pickup Notifications & SMS : Sent at the relevant point in the route.
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School Route
Starts
02
Driver Starts Route
Vehicle en route
03
Location Updates
Vehicle tracked
04
Parent Opens Portal
Via portal link
05
Sees Location / ETA
Live view
06
Pickup Notification
Sent
Manage School Transport Driver & Vehicle Compliance
Yelowsoft helps operators keep driver and vehicle documentation organized and identify expired requirements before they affect operations.
Driver Records
- DBS documents
- Driver licensing documents
- Expiry dates and alerts
Vehicle Records
- MOT
- Insurance
- Expiry alerts
Automatic Suspension
Where configured, expired compliance documents can trigger automatic suspension so the driver or vehicle isn't available for assignment until documentation is renewed.
Manage School Transport Contracts With Greater Operational Visibility
For operators working with schools, local authorities or councils on contracted transport, organized records and route, student, driver and vehicle visibility help demonstrate professional transport operations. Yelowsoft doesn't manage council procurement or contract bidding — it helps you run the operational side once a contract is in place.
Make School Transport Payments Easier to Manage
Send payment links so parents or account holders have a straightforward way to complete payment, connected to the same transportation operation running the route.
One Fleet. Multiple Revenue Streams
The same operation can run school runs, regular taxi bookings, private hire, airport transfers and scheduled trips — all managed from the same dispatch environment rather than separate systems for each.
Built for Different School Transport Operations
Private Hire Operators
Add school contracts without replacing the existing dispatch operation.
Taxi Companies
Use existing drivers, vehicles and dispatch infrastructure for school transportation.
School Transport Contractors
Manage recurring school routes, students, drivers and vehicles.
Local Authority Transport Operators
Organize operational records for contracted school transportation.
Why Transport Operators Use Yelowsoft for School Runs
Add School Contracts Without Another Platform
Run school transport alongside regular transport operations.
Optimize Recurring Routes
Organize student pickup/drop locations and vehicle capacity.
Assign Drivers & Vehicles
Coordinate school route assignments the same way as any other job.
Keep Parents Informed
Live tracking, ETA and pickup notifications.
Manage Driver & Vehicle Documents
Track DBS, MOT, insurance and licensing documentation.
Centralize Operations
Keep school transport and other transport services within one platform.
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What Operators Say About Yelowsoft
Hear from transport operators who use Yelowsoft to manage school runs alongside their regular operations.
Yelowsoft helped us automate the business and grow our customer base — it's made a real difference in how we operate.
Jose Cuzco
IR Taxi
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Frequently asked questions
Software that helps transport operators plan school routes, assign drivers and vehicles, manage student pickup and drop-off, and keep parents informed, connected to the same dispatch platform used for regular transport work.
Private hire operators, taxi companies and school transport contractors who run school contracts alongside their existing transport operations.
Yes, school runs are managed from the same dispatch platform used for regular taxi and private hire bookings, using the same drivers and vehicles.
Yes, recurring school routes can be set up and run on a consistent daily pattern.
Yes, routes are optimized based on student pickup and drop locations and vehicle capacity.
Yes, student profiles and pickup/drop locations are stored and assigned to routes.
Yes, parents can access live vehicle tracking through the parent portal link.
Yes, ETA notifications and pickup notifications are supported, along with SMS.
Yes, DBS and driver licensing documents can be stored with expiry tracking and alerts.
Yes, MOT and insurance documents are tracked with expiry alerts.
Yes, where configured, expired documentation can trigger automatic suspension from assignment.
Yes, this is the core design of the module — school runs and regular transport bookings run from the same dispatch platform.
Yes, payment links can be sent to give parents or account holders a straightforward way to complete payment.
Ready to Simplify Your School Transport Operations?
See how Yelowsoft helps you run school runs alongside your regular transport work — routes, students, drivers, vehicles, parents and compliance, from one dispatch platform.