The Issaquah and Lake Washington school districts will use Radio Frequency Identification technology from Zonar Systems and AT&T the next school year to improve management of their school buses.

Using RFID tags at inspection zones throughout the bus, the system provides real-time data to the districts, which will enable them to conduct accurate pre- and post-trip inspections. The information allows mechanics to see problems and fix them in a cost-effective manner.

On-board telematics also capture fuel efficiency, number of stops, vehicle speeds, route maps, and idle times.