Live fleet
Know where every bus is — right now
School admins watch active routes on one console map. Drivers stream GPS from the phone they already carry, so schools launch without vehicle telematics hardware.
About OnTheBus
Safer school journeys for every child on the route
We build the bridge between school transport desks, drivers on the road, and parents at home — live tracking, tap-to-board attendance, and reliable alerts across East Africa.
Our mission
Replace daily transit anxiety with clear, timely signal
Private schools move thousands of students every morning and afternoon. When a bus is late, a badge is forgotten, or a parent is unsure, everyone feels it. OnTheBus turns that chaos into a shared, trustworthy picture — for the school that runs the fleet, the driver on the seat, and the family waiting at the gate.
Built for the whole school journey
Product moments that matter from depot open to the last drop-off.
NFC boarding
Attendance that taps itself in
Students check in with encrypted NFC badges. The driver manifest updates instantly, and parents get a boarding confirmation — no manual clipboard guessing.
Parent peace of mind
Alerts when it matters most
Proximity and boarding messages reach parents by push and SMS, even when mobile data is spotty. Families know when to head outside — and that their child is on board.
How we work with schools
Practical principles behind every route we help run.
- Student safety firstNFC badges store encrypted IDs only — never names or phone numbers on the card.
- Zero-hardware launchDrivers use their smartphones. Schools go live in days, not months of wiring vans.
- Alerts that arrivePush plus SMS fallback so parents still hear from you when data is unreliable.
Ready to see it with your routes?
Walk through live fleet tracking, NFC boarding, and parent alerts with our team.