Gatekeeper Supports Transport Canada's New Mandate for Cameras on School Buses
Gatekeeper Systems (TSXV: GSI) (OTC Pink: GKPRF) supports Transport Canada's new regulation mandating perimeter visibility systems on all new school buses. The regulation, effective December 18, 2024, requires implementation by November 1, 2027, with an estimated cost of $196 million affecting 65,105 school buses by 2036.
The company was selected as a pilot project supplier in April 2021, installing their 360 Surround Vision and Student Protector systems on pilot buses in British Columbia and Ontario. The 360 Surround Vision provides comprehensive bus perimeter viewing through a specialized rear-view mirror system, while the Student Protector captures illegal passing violations when buses deploy stop arms.
Gatekeeper Systems (TSXV: GSI) (OTC Pink: GKPRF) sostiene la nuova normativa di Transport Canada che impone sistemi di visibilità perimetrale su tutti i nuovi autobus scolastici. La normativa, che entrerà in vigore il 18 dicembre 2024, richiede l'implementazione entro il 1° novembre 2027, con un costo stimato di 196 milioni di dollari che interesserà 65.105 autobus scolastici entro il 2036.
L'azienda è stata selezionata come fornitore per un progetto pilota nell'aprile 2021, installando i propri sistemi 360 Surround Vision e Student Protector sugli autobus pilota in Columbia Britannica e Ontario. Il sistema 360 Surround Vision offre una visione completa del perimetro dell'autobus attraverso un sistema di specchietti retrovisori specializzati, mentre il Student Protector registra le violazioni di passaggio illegale quando gli autobus attivano i bracci di stop.
Gatekeeper Systems (TSXV: GSI) (OTC Pink: GKPRF) apoya la nueva regulación de Transport Canada que exige sistemas de visibilidad perimetral en todos los nuevos autobuses escolares. La regulación, que entrará en vigor el 18 de diciembre de 2024, requiere su implementación para el 1 de noviembre de 2027, con un costo estimado de 196 millones de dólares que afectará a 65,105 autobuses escolares para 2036.
La empresa fue seleccionada como proveedor para un proyecto piloto en abril de 2021, instalando sus sistemas 360 Surround Vision y Student Protector en autobuses piloto en Columbia Británica y Ontario. El sistema 360 Surround Vision proporciona una visión integral del perímetro del autobús a través de un sistema de espejos retrovisores especializados, mientras que el Student Protector captura las violaciones de paso ilegal cuando los autobuses despliegan los brazos de alto.
게이트키퍼 시스템즈 (TSXV: GSI) (OTC Pink: GKPRF)는 캐나다 교통부의 새로운 규정을 지지합니다. 이 규정은 모든 새로운 학교 버스에 대해 주변 시각화 시스템을 의무화합니다. 이 규정은 2024년 12월 18일 발효되며, 2027년 11월 1일까지 시행해야 하며, 2036년까지 65,105대의 학교 버스에 약 1억 9천6백만 달러의 비용이 발생할 것으로 예상됩니다.
회사는 2021년 4월 파일럿 프로젝트 공급업체로 선정되어 브리티시 컬럼비아주와 온타리오주에서 파일럿 버스에 360 서라운드 비전과 학생 보호기 시스템을 설치했습니다. 360 서라운드 비전은 전문화된 후방 거울 시스템을 통해 버스 주변을 포괄적으로 볼 수 있도록 하며, 학생 보호기는 버스가 정지 팔을 펼칠 때 불법 통행 위반을 기록합니다.
Gatekeeper Systems (TSXV: GSI) (OTC Pink: GKPRF) soutient la nouvelle réglementation de Transports Canada qui impose des systèmes de visibilité périmétrique sur tous les nouveaux autobus scolaires. La réglementation, qui entrera en vigueur le 18 décembre 2024, exige une mise en œuvre d'ici le 1er novembre 2027, avec un coût estimé à 196 millions de dollars touchant 65 105 autobus scolaires d'ici 2036.
L'entreprise a été sélectionnée comme fournisseur pour un projet pilote en avril 2021, installant ses systèmes 360 Surround Vision et Student Protector sur des autobus pilotes en Colombie-Britannique et en Ontario. Le système 360 Surround Vision offre une vue complète du périmètre de l'autobus grâce à un système de rétroviseurs spécialisés, tandis que le Student Protector capture les violations de passage illégal lorsque les autobus déploient leurs bras d'arrêt.
Gatekeeper Systems (TSXV: GSI) (OTC Pink: GKPRF) unterstützt die neue Verordnung von Transport Canada, die Sichtbarkeitssysteme für den gesamten Perimeter bei neuen Schulbussen vorschreibt. Die Verordnung tritt am 18. Dezember 2024 in Kraft und erfordert die Umsetzung bis zum 1. November 2027, mit geschätzten Kosten von 196 Millionen Dollar, die bis 2036 65.105 Schulbusse betreffen werden.
Das Unternehmen wurde im April 2021 als Lieferant für ein Pilotprojekt ausgewählt und installierte seine Systeme 360 Surround Vision und Student Protector in Pilotbussen in British Columbia und Ontario. Das System 360 Surround Vision bietet eine umfassende Sicht auf den Perimeter des Busses durch ein spezialisiertes Rückspiegel-System, während der Student Protector illegale Überholverstöße erfasst, wenn die Busse ihre Stop-Arme ausfahren.
- Selected as pilot project supplier for Transport Canada's school bus safety initiative
- Positioned to benefit from $196 million regulatory implementation affecting 65,105 school buses by 2036
- Already has proven technology solutions meeting new regulatory requirements
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Abbotsford, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2025) - Gatekeeper Systems Inc. (TSXV: GSI) (OTC Pink: GKPRF) ("Gatekeeper" or the "Company"), a leader in intelligent video and data solutions for public transportation and smart cities, supports Transport Canada's new regulation mandating that perimeter visibility systems be installed on all new school buses as a feature to improve school bus safety. In addition, the regulation also introduced requirements for the installation of infraction cameras for manufacturers who wish to voluntarily install them on buses.
The Transport Canada regulation came into effect December 18, 2024, and all new school buses will be equipped with perimeter visibility systems as of November 1, 2027. Transport Canada estimates the cost of the regulation to be
Gatekeeper was selected as a pilot project supplier for testing in this initiative in April 2021 and installed 360 Surround Vision and Student Protector systems on pilot project school buses in British Columbia and Ontario.
Gatekeeper's 360 Surround Vision is a perimeter visibility system which provides a surround view of the school bus and is automatically activated when the bus is reversing or making side turns. The surround view is displayed on a specialized rear-view mirror system allowing drivers to monitor school children all around the bus.
Gatekeeper's Student Protector is an infraction camera solution specifically designed to record and target vehicles that illegally pass a school bus when the stop arm is deployed and captures license plate information day or night up to four lanes from a school bus.
"Gatekeeper applauds this new Transport Canada regulation to improve school bus safety," commented Doug Dyment, Gatekeeper's President, and CEO. "We have supported the Task Force on School Bus Safety from its early beginnings as a pilot project provider showcasing our innovative 360 Surround Vision and Student Protector solutions and we look forward to working with Canadian school districts and school bus manufacturers on the implementation of this important regulation."
For more information visit Transport Canada press release and regulations.
About Gatekeeper Systems Inc.
Gatekeeper is a leading provider of intelligent video and data solutions designed to provide a safer transportation environment for children, passengers, and public safety personnel on multiple transportation modes. The Company uses AI, video analytics, and Mobile Data Collectors to interconnect public transportation assets within a Smart City ecosystem. The Company's Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) business model is centered around wirelessly enabled Mobile Data Collectors which forms the foundation of the Company's data company evolution. www.gatekeeper-systems.com
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(604) 864-6187
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