18/09/2017
Distinctive Systems has released released a free of charge cloud based Driver Portal for our Coach Manager private charter and contract booking system.
The portal lets drivers log in securely to an intuitive desktop and mobile friendly website where they can view an online diary showing the bookings they have been allocated to. Clicking on a booking will immediately bring up the full details of its work ticket.
Drivers can print their work tickets directly from the website, or download them to a desktop, laptop or mobile device. If preferred, operators can still send work tickets directly to a driver’s smartphone, or print them for subsequent collection from the office.
In the Coach Manager allocations diary, the traffic office is able to see when a driver has looked at a booking and has printed or downloaded the work ticket. Optionally, drivers can be allowed to say whether or not they are able to take on a booking they have been allocated to.
The Driver Portal follows hot on the heels of our recently released Client Portal. This lets your clients request and accept quotations, list and check their bookings, view a statement of account and make secure online payments via the same desktop and mobile friendly interface. A third portal, which will open up online access to the operations side of Coach Manager, is currently under development.
For further information please call Distinctive Systems on 03 8676 0670.
After an incredible 35 years of commitment, hard work and passion our Sales Director, Andrew Fraser, is retiring at the end of the year. Throughout his distinguished career he has played a pivotal role in shaping our business and guided our team through decades of change and sustained growth.
Distinctive Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Whitehead as its new Managing Director. In addition, the company has expanded its development team with the recruitment of two senior developers.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Whitehead, founder and Managing Director of Distinctive Systems Ltd, aged 74.
The Bus and Coach Association Conference 2026 will be held on 21st to 23rd September.
The Technology & Maintenance Conference (TBC 26) will be held on 13th and 14th October 2026.
Distinctive Systems will be exhibiting at Euro Bus Expo when it returns to the NEC, Birmingham, UK on 3rd - 5th November 2026. Further details to follow.
Join us on Hamilton Island, QLD between 15 to 17 November 2026 for the Bus Industry Confederation’s National Conference.
Distinctive Systems is excited to continue our longstanding attendance at the annual UMA Expo being held in San Antonio, TX.