Case Study: Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township achieves streamlined route optimization and enhanced student safety with Zonar Systems

This school fleet already had it, they just needed training to flaunt it

Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township (Indianapolis) operates 85 school buses and 15 vans and had been a Zonar customer since 2011. Over time staff and drivers familiar with the system left, leaving the transportation department without the knowledge needed to use Zonar’s evolved fleet-management tools during a period of major route changes from redistricting, frequent road closures, and an ongoing need to verify driver behavior and maintain student safety.

Zonar and Transfinder delivered targeted in-person and online training, 24/7 U.S.-based support, V4 telematics and Ground Traffic Control integration with Transfinder Routefinder. The district now creates and optimizes routes faster, reroutes in real time for construction or emergencies, improves student safety and service, verifies arrivals and speeds to address community concerns, and exonerates accountable drivers — delivering clear operational improvements and higher ROI.

Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township

Todd Sconce

MSDDT Director of Transportation