Complete guide for all user types
Motion TSS is a comprehensive student transportation management system designed to streamline school bus operations.
As an admin, you have full access to manage all aspects of your transportation system including drivers, students, routes, vehicles, and trips.
Sign up with your email, company name, and basic information. You'll receive a verification email to confirm your account.
Select a subscription plan that fits your needs: Starter (500 trips/month), Growth (1,500 trips/month), or Professional (5,000 trips/month).
Add your payment method to activate your subscription and start managing your transportation system.
Your dashboard provides a real-time overview of your entire transportation system.
Monitor active trips, track driver locations, view upcoming schedules, and access key metrics all in one place.
See all trips currently in progress with real-time driver locations on the map.
View total counts of drivers, students, routes, vehicles, and trips scheduled for today.
Access frequently used features like creating trips, adding drivers, or registering students directly from the dashboard.
Add and manage all your drivers from the Drivers section.
Each driver gets a unique login to access the mobile app for managing their trips.
Click "Add Driver", enter their information (name, email, phone, license number), and create their account. They'll receive login credentials via email.
Assign specific vehicles to drivers so they know which bus to use for their routes.
Track driver trip history, on-time performance, and student check-in/check-out records.
Register all students who use your transportation service.
Link students to their parents and assign them to specific routes and stops.
Enter student details including name, grade, school, home address, and emergency contacts.
Assign each student to a route with specific pickup and drop-off stops.
Link students to parent accounts so parents can track their children in real-time.
Design efficient routes with multiple stops for student pickups and drop-offs.
Use the integrated Google Maps interface to visualize and optimize your routes.
Name your route (e.g., "Morning Route A"), select the assigned vehicle and driver.
Add pickup/drop-off locations with addresses, scheduled times, and assigned students.
Drag and reorder stops to create the most efficient path. The map updates in real-time.
Create individual trips or schedule recurring trips for entire routes.
Trips can be one-time, daily, weekly, or custom schedules.
Select a route, choose a date and time, assign a driver, and create the trip.
Schedule multiple trips at once by selecting a route and date range (e.g., every weekday for a month).
View, edit, or cancel trips from the Trips section. Monitor trip status in real-time.
Add dispatcher accounts to help manage day-to-day operations.
Dispatchers can create trips, monitor routes, and communicate with drivers, but cannot modify billing or core settings.
Create dispatcher accounts with email and password. They get access to most admin features except billing.
Dispatchers can handle trip scheduling, route monitoring, and driver coordination.
Maintain a complete inventory of your transportation fleet.
Track vehicle details, capacity, and maintenance schedules.
Register each bus with make, model, year, license plate, VIN, and seating capacity.
Associate vehicles with specific routes and drivers.
Monitor which vehicles are in use and their trip history.
Track all active trips in real-time on an interactive map.
See driver locations, trip progress, and student pickup/drop-off status.
The tracking page shows all in-progress trips with live driver locations.
Click any trip to see route details, stops, student status, and estimated arrival times.
Watch as drivers pick up and drop off students along the route.
Generate comprehensive reports on trips, drivers, students, and system usage.
Export data for compliance, billing, or performance analysis.
Manage your company profile, subscription, and payment methods.
View usage statistics and upgrade or downgrade your plan as needed.
Update company name, contact information, and timezone settings.
View your current plan, usage this billing period, and change plans if needed.
Access past invoices and payment history.
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