Transport Track - Wireless-Windows Based-AutoCheck Reports_Students_GPS

AMP – WiFi-GPS	Active-GPS	Passive-GPS
Data is auto transferred through school district’s WiFi antennas MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY.	Data is sent via cellular network at 5-10 minute intervals.	Data is stored on the bus and the storage device needs to be pulled out and brought in to a computer
Once GPS data is transferred automatically, it can be accessed any time.	Once GPS data is transferred automatically, it can be accessed any time.	Data is only available when the bus is available.
No monthly communication costs incurred since school district’s WiFi infrastructure is used.	If active – cellular GPS is used, the district incurs monthly carrier costs for this service.	No monthly costs – however, data is not automatically available
Can easily be upgraded to active GPS – either cellular-Active or RF-active.	The equipment cannot be upgraded easily to WiFi GPS. And most of the equipment used is proprietary to the cellular carrier.	Not Applicable
Low cost	High cost	Low cost with severe handicaps
Highly recommended because its flexibility, low-cost & upgradability	Recommended only if district has big budget and has a need and the man-power to watch its fleet moving around live.	Not Recommended