HALO™ + Samsara
Raising the bar for safety, visibility, and performance
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With every part of the school transportation journey supported, everyone from students to community members gains safety, visibility, and peace of mind.
Students
Safer rides with AI-powered risk detection
Families
More accurate ETAs and real-time notifications
Drivers
In-cab alerts, navigation, and coaching tools
Districts
Smarter fleet coordination and cost efficiency
Communities
Faster feedback loops and greater transparency
A groundbreaking partnership in safe student transportation
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Safer rides with HALO + Samsara
Together, HALO and Samsara deliver AI-powered alerts, predictive insights, and connected operations, helping drivers prevent incidents, giving families peace of mind, and keeping students safe every day.
Before the trip
- Vehicle inspections
Faster digital safety checks - Driver readiness
Coaching tools for confident starts - Maintenance alerts
Catch issues before they hit the road - District and parent tracking
Precise vehicle locations and ETAs
During the trip
- AI cameras
Real-time alerts for safer driving - Hazard alerts
Spot risks on the road ahead - Smart navigation
On-time routes, every time - Fleet visibility
Real time view and status of the entire fleet
After the trip
- Post-trip insights
Trends to coach and improve - Predictive analytics
Data to prevent future risks - Driver coaching & recognition
Feedback and encouragement helps drivers feel supported and valued
Proven in pilots. Now scaling everywhere.
HALO, proven in pilots with Samsara’s AI, is now scaling to ~46,000 vehicles, delivering safer, smarter rides across North America.
Bring AI-powered Safety to school transportationHALO enables communication and transparency
First View® parent app for peace of mind
- Real-time updates on each child’s trip
- AI-powered data makes ETAs more accurate
- Parents know precisely when to expect the bus
District tools enable transparency and control
- Track vehicles, routes, and on-board activity
- AI highlights trends and potential issues
- Helps districts respond faster and plan ahead
The capabilities behind safer, smarter rides
HALO with Samsara brings together advanced tools for drivers, families, and districts - connecting every part of student transportation in one platform.The capabilities behind safer, smarter rides
HALO with Samsara brings together advanced tools for drivers, families, and districts - connecting every part of student transportation in one platform.
Great drivers, recruited and ready
- Smarter recruiting and training attract and prepare drivers
- AI insights provide ongoing coaching and recognition
- Drivers are ready to deliver safe, caring rides every day
Right-sized vehicles for every student
- Ensures every student is placed in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Adapts quickly as needs and circumstances change
- AI and routing data improve assignment accuracy
Provide responsive and adaptive routing
- Flexible options: use First Student routers, manage in-house, or both
- AI and real-time data improve routes continuously
- Safer, more efficient trips that adapt to changing needs
Dispatch with a 360° view of every student
- Routes, vehicles, and student info in one view
- AI-powered visibility enables real-time adjustments
- Keep every trip safe and on schedule
Smarter tools for safer driving
- Tablets guide inspections, navigation, and ridership
- AI alerts improve safety and consistency
- Insights make trips easier to manage
AI cameras provide extra eyes for safer trips
- Samsara AI cameras monitor inside and outside the bus
- Real-time alerts help prevent incidents
- Recordings provide greater peace of mind for families
Enhance safety with ride monitoring and driver scoring
- Enhance Safety with Ride Monitoring and Driver Scoring
- AI and telematics track driving events
- Drivers get feedback and trip scores
- Drivers get feedback and trip scores
- Recognition reinforces safe habits
Safer vehicles with predictive maintenance
- Samsara analytics detect issues early
- Repairs scheduled before breakdowns
- Safer buses, uninterrupted trips
Turning feedback into action
- Families and communities share feedback easily
- Choose how you want to be contacted back
- Builds trust with quick, clear responses