School Trip Bus Allocator
Pack intact class groups onto buses and check an organizer-defined chaperone ratio.
- 1List class groups
- 2Read the answer as you type
- 3Download or print it
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Assumptions
Results update as you type. Example figures are illustrative.
Your working data
Edit cells directly or import a CSV. Download “Input CSV” for the required column names. Up to 200 rows; scroll the table sideways for additional fields.
Detailed analysis
Exports include all results, regardless of the search filter. The HTML report includes assumptions and source data; use your browser’s Print command for PDF.
Chart shows the first 20 rows; negative values use a warm color. Click table headers to sort.
Compare up to four scenarios
Capture the current inputs, change assumptions and capture again. Scenarios are included in downloaded projects.
What this model includes
First-fit decreasing, with groups kept intact. Seat capacity and supervision ratio are your own requirements, not regulatory recommendations.
Import and save safely
CSV imports use your current assumptions. Project files restore assumptions, rows and saved scenarios. No automatic saving: download a project before closing this page. Imports are limited to 10 MiB and 200 rows. Calculations run in your browser; the site’s advertising and analytics follow its privacy policy.
Using School Trip Bus Allocator
Pack intact class groups onto buses and check an organizer-defined chaperone ratio.
- Set seats per bus and maximum students per adult.
- Add one row for each class group in the table.
- Read which bus each group takes beside your table, then download the result.
Example
The worked example includes Class A, Class B, Class C. Change the first seats per bus setting and compare the result with a saved baseline.
Questions & answers
What does School Trip Bus Allocator calculate?
Pack intact class groups onto buses and check an organizer-defined chaperone ratio.
What are the important limitations?
First-fit decreasing, with groups kept intact. Seat capacity and supervision ratio are your own requirements, not regulatory recommendations.
Can I continue my work later?
Yes. Save a project JSON file and reopen it with Import CSV / project. It contains the working data, assumptions and up to four scenarios. Nothing is saved automatically.
What CSV columns do I need?
group, students, adults. Download Input CSV for a compatible example. CSV imports keep your current assumptions.
Are these example figures current industry benchmarks?
No. They are illustrative values to demonstrate the model. Replace them with figures appropriate to your situation.
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