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Navigating School Bus Problems

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 10, 2007

Regarding 'Buses Gain 5 Minutes' (Metro, Oct. 6):

Several months ago I purchased an automobile navigating system commonly called a GPS. I was amazed how detailed the verbal instructions were after I put an address or a street intersection location in the unit.

Seems to me this same system could answer some of the problems the Hillsborough County school bus operation is now experiencing. Using a GPS unit for the school bus route would simply allow anyone qualified to operate a school bus the ability to drive someone else's route even if they are not familiar with the route. Most GPS units have a timing function that would help in meeting the pickup schedule. Some units have the ability to access a driver's cell phone. This could give the dispatcher information and allow two-way communications on the cheap.

GENE D. BARKER

Brandon

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