Chicago Public Schools discovered widespread “pencil‑whipped” bus inspection forms when the new transportation services director reviewed a pre‑trip checklist already completed days early. This unsafe practice highlighted major issues in CPS’s transportation operations. By adopting Zonar’s smart fleet management technology, CPS gained verified, time‑stamped inspections and real‑time visibility into fleet performance. These improvements reduced fraudulent reporting, strengthened safety compliance, and ultimately helped the district eliminate $20 million in unnecessary transportation expenses while improving accountability across its fleet.

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