Futurefleet is our real-time management system for passenger transport operators, providing a comprehensive range of features for enhancing operations services, passenger services and in-vehicle services. This month we will look at Futurefleet’s in-vehicle services capabilities, which can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers.
The Futurefleet Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) is a GPS-enabled driver console with a touch-screen interface for greater durability and performance.
Throughout a journey, drivers are provided with a real-time view of their vehicle’s progression along a route. On-schedule performance is highlighted with anticipated arrival times, times-to-arrival and comparisons with scheduled arrival times. Drivers are also informed about the number of passengers disembarking at each upcoming stop.
If a driver is ahead of schedule they are provided with a red “stop” indicator to ensure schedule adherence, thereby reducing the potential for bus bunching and improving the predictability of services for passengers. Drivers can also select to enable audio announcements about a particular upcoming stop, or for all upcoming stops, automatically.
Fleet operators may choose to enable Futurefleet’s advanced ticket sales management capabilities. The Futurefleet MDT uses a vehicle’s exact location to prompt drivers with appropriate ticket prices, as defined by operators using Futurefleet’s web interface, and a simple touch-screen interface for issuing tickets ensures faster passenger loading times.
Each transaction is recorded and made available to drivers via detailed ad hoc and end-of-journey revenue reports, increasing accountability and reducing cash leakage. Fleet operators can access detailed management reports online and are also provided with automated daily sales reports. A sample report can be downloaded from here.
These are just some of Futurefleet’s in-vehicle services capabilities. Learn more about Futurefleet’s full range of capabilities here.
To enquire about how Futurefleet can meet the specific needs of your fleets, please fill out the short contact form here.