What to look for in transport and fleet management software
Running a transport business means juggling passengers, vehicles, routes and people at the same time. The right software brings these together so problems show up before they cost you money.
Passenger ticketing
- Seat booking online, on mobile and at the counter
- M-Pesa, card and cash payments with printed and digital tickets
- Reports that match every ticket to a payment and a trip
Vehicle tracking
- Live location for every vehicle on a map
- Trip history and alerts for delays or route deviations
- Driver and vehicle assignment for each trip
Maintenance management
- Service reminders by date or mileage
- Repair history and cost per vehicle
- Alerts before inspections and insurance expire
Routes, scheduling and employees
- Route, timetable and fare management
- Shift planning for drivers and conductors
- Employee records, licences and performance reports
Choosing the right system
Start by listing the problems that cost you the most today, such as missing revenue, unplanned breakdowns or scheduling clashes. Then pick a system, ready-made or custom, that solves those first and can grow with your fleet.
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