Abu Dhabi expands scope of school bus monitoring system

@ITCAbuDhabi/ X

Abu Dhabi's 'Salama' application, which tracks school bus trips in real-time will now cover all government schools and some nurseries in the emirate.

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) announced the expansion of the system following the success of its initial phase, which included private and charter schools.

The app was developed in collaboration with the Department of Education and Knowledge and the Emirates Schools Establishment as part of a unified system for managing school transport.

It records students' attendance, boarding and arrival times and also enables parents to directly communicate with bus supervisors and operators.

According to the ITC, 239,000 students in Abu Dhabi currently rely on school transport, accounting for around 49 per cent of the emirate's total student population.

 

More from Local

Coming Up on Dubai Eye

  • The Score

    7:00pm - 9:00pm

    Hosted by Chris McHardy, The Score is your comprehensive guide to the world of sport.

  • The Night Shift with Mark Lloyd

    9:00pm - 11:00pm

    Musicians and music, entertainers and entertainment, industry gossip and songs selected by you, get ready to bring your night time to life! Every evening from eight, Mark Lloyd brings you an energetic mix of local and international content and contests, featuring an array of celebrity interviews and entertaining anecdotes. Get involved in the show and pick your favourite jukebox hits, every night from 8pm - 11pm.

BUSINESS BREAKFAST LATEST

On Dubai Eye

  • Is There Sufficient House Supply In UAE

    Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?

  • Noon's First Female Delivery Driver

    Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!