All New Driver App Released

17/05/2023

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We are pleased to announce that our new Driver App has been released and is now live on both the App Store and Google Play.

The new app replaces our previous app originally released in 2016. The app has been redesigned from start to finish with a new modern look and a greatly enhanced user experience.  Available free of charge to every operator using Coach Manager, TBS or VMS, functionality includes the ability for drivers to perform their daily walk-around checks and report any defects.  For users of Coach Manager it also allows drivers to view a list of the bookings they have been allocated to, view the full details of each and be guided through each in driving mode.

Key Features:

  • Securely access an online diary of allocated bookings
  • View full work ticket details
  • Live reporting of driver actuals
  • Driver notifications for upcoming bookings
  • Receive alerts if a driver sets off late
  • View driver logs and availability
  • Step-by-step instructions for each stage of the journey
  • Complies with all statutory walk-around check recording requirements
  • Complies with all statutory defect reporting requirements
  • Workshop automatically notified when new defects are reported
  • Coach Manager integration keeps traffic office appraised of outstanding defects
  • Guides the driver through the walk-around check procedure
  • Records the time taken to complete the check and its GPS location
  • Predefined common defects for each check item speeds up defect reporting
  • Free type description and up to four photographs per defect
  • Defects can be flagged as completed in the back office system
  • Work carried out can be recorded in the back office system
  • Non-completed check reporting via Coach Manager vehicle utilisation data
  • Nil defect, outstanding defect and completed defect reporting
  • Customisable check items and predefined common defects

† A current subscription or software maintenance agreement is required for one of our three main systems (Coach Manager, TBS or VMS).

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