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GPS tracking systems have recently been installed on Trailways motor coaches. The entire Trailways fleet is now equipped with GPS technology. The company hopes that this will make traveling by bus safer for passengers and drivers alike. In addition, Trailways is expected to install digital cameras inside of buses sometime within the next few weeks.

The GPS tracking system that Trailways chose can alert authorities in minutes. By flipping a switch, passengers and bus drivers can report any kind of bus emergency. As soon as the switch has been flipped, authorities will be given the exact location of the bus. This will allow police to respond to an emergency call quickly and with precise accuracy.

Just a few weeks ago, a man boarded a Trailways bus in Texas. This man was not a bus driver, but he managed to drive away with the bus undetected. After a GPS switch had been turned on, authorities were able to track down the bus in minutes. The man was arrested, and the passengers were safe. All of this occurred quickly and without incident.

Avoiding incidents is exactly what Trailways hopes to accomplish with the new GPS tracking system. GPS technology has successfully saved the lives of commuters throughout the world, and so far the new Trailways system has been proven very useful. If you plan to board a bus anytime soon, consider Trailways or another company that has taken advantage of GPS tracking technology.

Article Written by Harriette Halepis