We’ve reimagined school transport with five key pillars—our 5Cs—that power your goals:
- Connect: Grow your reach and keep families linked with safe, reliable rides for every journey.
- Care: Boost trust with top safety & compliance, and real-time tracking from class to camps.
- Control: Free your staff with smart tools and support that simplify every trip.
- Cost Reductions: Save money and see returns with synced routes and efficient planning.
- Clean: Cut emissions and congestion with sustainable travel that fits your ethos.
About StudentRide
Welcome to StudentRide. We craft school transport solutions that fit your school’s unique needs. From daily commutes to sporting trips, we’re here for Australian independent schools. We keep students safe, parents informed, and staff stress-free with custom options built just for you.
Why Choose StudentRide?
Every school is different. That’s why we tailor our solutions to match your exact needs. Here’s what we bring:
- Custom Transport: Use your own buses, outsource them, or tap into our new suppliers. We make it work for you.
- Smart Technology: Parents track buses via our app. Drivers stay compliant with theirs. Schools get a dashboard for full control. It’s all web-based and accessible anywhere.
- Dedicated Team: We handle parent calls, provide 24/7 support, and assign you a personal account manager. You’re never alone.
- Top Safety: Real-time GPS, instant alerts, and strict standards keep kids safe every trip.
- Greener Rides: Smarter routes cut fuel and emissions. This fits your sustainability goals perfectly.
The independent school transport market is hitting $2.5 billion by 2025. Demand for custom, efficient solutions is growing fast. StudentRide is leading the charge. We mix cutting-edge tech with a personal touch to solve your transport challenges your way.
Struggling With Transport Headaches?
We get it. School transport can be tough. Are you facing any of these?
Pick-up and
drop-off chaos
Communication gaps
With Parents
Driver Shortages
or Turnover
Tricky route optimisation
Safety worries keeping you up at night
Vehicle and driver compliance stress
Rising costs eating your budget
Managing Behavioural
Issues
Vehicle maintenance woes
School trips and excursions
planning nightmares
We’ve got you covered. Our consultative approach digs into your school’s needs. We don’t just handle daily runs. We sync transport for games, fixtures, trips, and even international residentials. Every solution is shaped to fit you.
Tailored Solutions
Find the Perfect Fit for Your School
At StudentRide, we know every independent school has unique transport needs. Explore our tailored solutions below. Each one is designed to solve your specific challenges, from safety and costs to admin and communication. Pick the option that matches your scenario, and we’ll make it work for you.
1. Tech + Team Boost
For Schools with Their Own Buses Looking for Smarter Management
Who It’s For
Schools that own and operate their own bus fleet but struggle with route planning, driver coordination, or parent communication. You’ve got the buses. We bring the tools and support to make them shine.
What You Get
Technology
Our Parent App tracks buses in real time with tap on/off alerts. The Driver App ensures daily safety checks. Your staff uses the School Dashboard for 24/7 route optimisation, reporting, and live tracking—all web-based and accessible anywhere.
Team Support
We handle parent calls and emails. Our 24/7 operational support keeps things running smoothly. A dedicated account manager tailors everything to your fleet and timetable.
Use Case
An urban independent school with 10 buses faces traffic congestion and parent complaints about delays. We optimise routes with AI, cut travel time, and give parents live updates—without you replacing a single bus.
Why It Works
Keeps your existing setup. Saves you time. Boosts safety and trust—all custom-fit to your school.
2. Full Transport Takeover
For Schools Wanting to Outsource Everything
Who It’s For
Schools with no buses or staff capacity to manage transport. You want a hands-off solution that covers daily runs, excursions, and sporting trips. We take the wheel—literally.
What You Get
Transport
We provide outsourced buses and drivers from our trusted network. Fully compliant, reliable, and ready for home-to-school, games, and residentials—domestic or international.
Technology
Parents get the app for tracking and alerts. Your team uses the School Dashboard to oversee it all. Drivers stay on top of safety with our app.
Team Support
We manage parent queries, offer 24/7 support, and assign a dedicated account manager to handle logistics and customise schedules.
Use Case
A rural independent school needs buses for a 50km daily commute plus weekly sports trips. We supply the fleet, sync routes with your timetable, and handle driver shortages—all while keeping costs down.
Why It Works
Zero hassle. Total coverage. A turnkey solution shaped to your school’s needs.
3. Tech-Only Boost
For Schools with Their Own Team Managing Transport
Who It’s For
Schools with buses and a capable transport team but outdated systems. You want our tech to streamline operations while keeping control in-house.
What You Get
Technology
The Parent Portal and App let families book and track from any device. The Driver App ensures compliance and safety checks. The School Dashboard gives your team 24/7 access to optimise routes, run reports, and monitor live. It’s 100% web-based—use it anywhere.
Flexibility
No extra team from us. Your staff runs the show with our tools, tailored to your processes.
Use Case
A mid-sized independent school has a transport coordinator but struggles with manual route planning and safety concerns. Our tech cuts admin time, flags vehicle issues, and keeps parents in the loop—all customised to their existing setup.
Why It Works
Empowers your team. Upgrades your systems. Fits your school without changing how you operate.
StudentRide Features
100% web based – access your system from anywhere
Parent Portal
Innovative, user-friendly school transport booking platform available on any device
Parent App
Bus tracking and tap on/off notifications via the parent app allow parents to manage the school run from any device and
know their child is safe
Driver App
Safety is paramount and ensuring the vehicles are safe and compliant every day before each run is part of the daily process
School Admin & Reporting Dashboard
The school has 24/7 access to an admin portal for a fully transparent service and to run reports, check payments or view live tracking
Ready to Solve Your Transport Puzzle?
No matter your scenario, we’ve got a solution that fits. Let’s tackle your challenges—whether it’s driver turnover, cost management, or behavioural issues—and build a system that’s just right for your school.