Issue 09
Bus applications in RollCall, and routes that stick to your plan
Part one of the rebuilt Bookings module brings bus applications into RollCall, Plan Navigation keeps drivers on your route, and schools can now edit their own welcome email.
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Issue 08
Rollover has changed: why Term 4 is the moment to look again
Why Term 4 is the time to roll over to 2027, a preview of bus sign-ups through the intake workflow, three daily exception checks, a new children's privacy code and a school rodeo.
Issue 07
Meet the new Parent App, and rethink your bus routes
The rebuilt Parent App, Smart Route scheduling for route changes, a Non-Travel Surcharge to free up empty seats, tips on enabling parents and offboarding, and the intake workflow on the roadmap.
Issue 06
Who deserves a seat next term? Term Rollover answers it
Term Rollover keeps seats for regular travellers, Bulk Bus Absence cancels group bookings in a few clicks, plus five changes, Term 2 events and the Smart Route roadmap.
Issue 05
A smarter reporting experience and the FACTS integration
The rebuilt Reports module with Rolly AI, FACTS joins our integration partners, and five changes including an Integrations Dashboard and Bus Guardian skip reasons.
Issue 04
NAB arrives as a RollCall Pay payment gateway
NAB joins PayPal, Westpac, Stripe and Sticitt as a RollCall Pay gateway, plus a quick tip for running the Student Transport Report at peak times and upcoming events.
The Extra Mile
Set up, test and manage integrations, all in one place
RollCall's upgraded integration platform brings guided setup and CSV previews, Amanda takes over the New Zealand region, and meet Eduan from Customer Service.
Route & About
Ready for 2026? Roll over now, and simplify your route planning
The RollOver wizard is live for 2026, Smart Route makes route planning simpler, meet Euan from customer support, and RollCall on the road across Singapore, New Zealand, the Philippines and beyond.
The Extra Mile
Simplify your 2026 route planning and reset with the Rollover Wizard
Smart Route puts students, routes and stops on one map for 2026 planning, the Rollover Wizard resets your transport setup for the new year, and meet Euan from Customer Service.
Route & About
The risk of outsourcing your bus operations, and the new Driver App
Why outsourcing school bus operations to resellers puts trust at risk, the new Driver App launching in Term 4, meet Vanessa from Customer Success, upskill sessions and upcoming events.
The Extra Mile
Outsourcing bus operations, and why Term 4 is the sweet spot
Why handing bus operations to resellers puts trust at risk, why Term 4 is the right time to adopt new technology, National Child Protection Week, and meet Amanda.
Route & About
How Kardinia embraced RollCall, and 10 years of safer school transport
How Kardinia International College rolled out RollCall as a whole-school initiative, onboarding a student faster than boiling the kettle, 10 years of RollCall, and where to meet the team.
The Extra Mile
From transport chaos to transport clarity at Kardinia
How Kardinia International College moved off a manual bus system, onboarding a new student in a few clicks, ten years of RollCall, and where to find us at upcoming conferences.