If you’re thinking of entering the world of transportation and taxi, the rest of this read should set you on the right track!

As of 2023, the taxi industry is estimated to be worth 42.6 billion dollars in the US alone. Easily, the taxi business is one of the most lucrative lines to get into with low upfront costs.

However, running a taxi fleet can be quite a challenge. It takes organization, efficiency, and proper planning to make sure everything is running smoothly.

That’s why you need a trusted fleet operation software to help you on your way to success — providing passenger, driver, fleet operation and owner operator solutions so you can keep up with the industry’s ever-changing demand.

Get Your Paperwork Done

Whether you’re contracting or employing taxi drivers, you need to keep track of accounting, legislative, and quality insurance necessities.

You might find these recurring tasks overwhelming. Fortunately, there are taxi software features out there that make dealing with paperwork a breeze.

For instance, SmartMove’s DocketKiller feature revolutionizes book-keeping and streamlines processes to save you time and effort.

Benefits for Drivers

• 100% paperless transactions.
• End of shift report is available immediately when the driver logs off.
• Calculates income, cash, statistics and amount payable to the driver.
• Expenses can be recorded in the vehicle and the end of shift report will make the appropriate adjustments.
• Fare discrepancy report is also available.

Benefits for Owner/Operators

• Summary of the account work done by a vehicle.
• Formatted as an invoice from owner to fleet.
• Invoices can be easily generated at the end of a month.
• No handling of dockets required. All the information needed is already in the system.
• Can be emailed.
• Owner can check details before invoices are issued to account holders.

In short, all information required for invoicing is right at your fingertips in one convenient system.

Looking After Your Taxi Drivers

Running a taxi business means that you not only need to look after your customers, but also the drivers behind the wheel. SmartMove understands the importance of your duty to provide top-notch care and ensure everyone is safe on the road.

Thus, we created a system that includes features like Duress Panic, Soft Meter, End of Shift Report, and more!

How to Get the Most Out of Your Taxi Business

Invest in advanced software solutions such as fleet management software. Their built-in customer and driver apps can really give your business a much needed boost.

At SmartMove, your drivers have access to SmartDriver, a state-of-the-art app which allows them to handle bookings away from their vehicles. At the touch of a button, SmartDriver will also respond to messages, access shift reports, and fill in the logbook. 

In addition, taxi drivers:

• Receive job offers, and interact with them.
• Navigate to the next job using the phone’s GPS
• View flight Information
• View future booking information
• Easy access to job & financial information

Choose a Low-Cost Booking and Dispatch System

SmartMove Systems is a global leader in booking and dispatch systems, serving Taxi Networks, Fleets, Rideshare Operators, Paratransit, Livery, and Shuttle service providers with lower-cost & scalable booking, dispatch, and integrated call-center solutions.

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It’s important, when considering a transportation management system or looking to replace your existing one, to think deeply about how it works when connecting customer service agents answering phones (chats, social media, etc.) to drivers that want the ride, as well as how the customer experiences their ride verification.

SmartMove’s Comprehensive and Integrated approach to taxi dispatching provides a thorough software solution to taxi companies, their customer support, drivers, and clients.

SmartMove’s cutting edge advanced technology addresses the needs of every part of the taxi ride from the passenger to the driver, to the operations and the support team.

Passenger Experience

Passenger safety, privacy, and convenience has been thought through in SmartMove’s software solutions.

The SmartHail app provides passengers with lots of customization options and relevant information about their rides.

Web browser booking is also available from SmartMove, allowing companies to have a custom branded website booking tool for another easy booking experience. 

Privacy is ensured with passenger and driver being able to call each other with no phone numbers being revealed while saving dead miles and reducing wait times for passengers by enabling SMS communication and tracking.

SmartMove supports a variety of payment methods that’s intuitive and painless with instant digital receipts sent by email.

More details of the features and benefits can be found here:

Driver Workflows

SmartMove’s software solution for Drivers reduces the friction of their workdays primarily through the SmartDriver App which enables them to access shift reports, fill in their logbook and send messages. 

Drivers can also rest easy with SmartMove’s advanced driver duress alarm solutions to keep them safe on the road which can be a physical panic button installed in a discreet location in the vehicle.

SmartMove Go provides a soft meter that calculates the fare based on distance traveled and works as a backup to the stand-alone meter or even works for areas outside of normal operating areas.

More driver solutions can be found here:

Fleet Operation Support

SmartMove’s cutting edge technology quickly dispatches bookings to the suitable cars and, through the Docketkiller tool, it takes care of the accounting, regulatory, insurance, and quality assurance paperwork with detailed information on the most relevant categories streamlining all processes.

SmartMove bundles call center support either on a full time or part time basis. Moreover through the SmartVoix phone system automating simple inquiries is easier than ever. 

Ask about our packages that bundles SmartMove Systems + SmartMove Call Center Services

Everything you need to run a modern, advanced transportation company.

The plethora of benefits can be read here:

Owner/Operator Solutions

All of these software solutions tie in with operators and owners having full access to the financials giving them unparalleled awareness and control over their business. 

SmartMove offers customized reporting that allows you to focus on the data points that matter. 

To see more of these integrations, see here:

Who Needs SmartMove Systems?

• Taxi Companies
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Companies
• Limo Companies
• Shuttle Transportation Companies
• Any Transportation Company that Needs Comprehensive Trip Management

SmartMove Systems is easily scalable to grow as your business grows. Serving the needs of fleets of all sizes, from 1–200+ vehicles.

To get firsthand experience of these benefits and more, book a demo with us today!