Long north–south routes
Many routes run along the Western and Eastern Express Highways or the arterial roads beside them. A small jam near one junction can delay every stop after it, so parents need a live ETA, not a fixed time.
Why Mumbai is different
Local roads, local problems.
Monsoon waterlogging
During the monsoon, low-lying roads and subways can flood within hours and buses get rerouted. The transport desk needs to see every bus live and tell parents about delays before they start waiting.
Crowded pickup points
Narrow lanes and busy stops make it easy for a child to miss the bus or get off at the wrong place. RFID tap-on and tap-off records exactly where each child boarded and got off.
How CatchIt helps
Parents stop calling. Schools stop guessing.
- ETA to every stopEach parent sees the live ETA to their own stop, with delay alerts before they start waiting.
- RFID boarding alertsParents are told when their child taps on and off, and the school is alerted if anyone is left on the bus.
- Panic buttonOne press alerts the transport desk and parents with the live location, and escalates where integrated.
FAQ
School bus tracking in Mumbai: common questions
Does live ETA work when buses are rerouted?
Yes. The ETA is calculated from the bus's live position, not a fixed timetable, so it updates when the bus takes a different road.
Can we start with WhatsApp or SMS alerts for parents?
Alerts can go by WhatsApp or SMS, and by push notification once the app launches. Ask us during the demo which channels suit your parents.
Do school buses in Maharashtra need AIS-140 GPS devices?
India's central motor vehicle rules require public service vehicles to be fitted with an AIS-140 vehicle location tracking device and emergency button, and many states apply this to school buses. State notification dates and enforcement vary, so check with your RTO. CatchIt works with any certified AIS-140 device, or can supply its own.
Book a demo
See it on your Mumbai routes.
Tell us about your buses. We'll set up a 20-minute walkthrough with your stops, roles and reports, and confirm on WhatsApp.