DS Driver App
by Distinctive Systems Ltd
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Version 2.01.24
📅 Updated September 10, 2021
Driver Walk-around Check App for Distinctive Systems Vehicle Maintenance System
Features DS Driver App
The Distinctive Systems Driver Walk-around Check App is a companion app for Distinctive Systems Coach Manager, Tour Booking System (TBS) and Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS) users.The app makes it easier than ever to ensure drivers are complying with their statutory duty to carry out a daily walk-around check and report any defects found.
The app guides the driver through the complete process of performing their walk-around check.
Against each item to be checked, the driver has to either touch a green button to say it is OK or touch a red one to report a defect.
When a defect is found the driver can choose from a list of predefined common defects or enter a free type description.
Up to four supporting photographs can also be included for each defect.For operators running Coach Manager, the app seamlessly integrates the functionality of the Online Driver Portal.
It allows drivers to view a list of the bookings they have been allocated to.
On selecting a booking, the driver can view its full details and then be guided step-by-step through each stage.
When ready to start the driver presses a button to confirm they are setting off, and then presses it again at each pickup and on arrival at the destination.
With each press the app records the actual time and location and updates the display with the details for the next stage.Walk-around Checks:- Complies with all statutory walk-around check and defect recording requirements- Workshop automatically notified when new defects are reported and can view a copy of the check online- 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- View defects and checks created by other usersCoach Manager Integration:- Drivers can view a list of the bookings they have been allocated to- Drivers can view the full work ticket details for each booking- Drivers are guided step-by-step through each stage of the booking- Seamless integration with Apple and Google Maps- Actual arrival and departure times are reported back to Coach Manager- Drivers are notified of upcoming bookings- Alerts are sent to the traffic office if a driver is late in setting off- Drivers can view logs and availabilityA current software subscription or maintenance agreement is required for one of our three main systems (Coach Manager, TBS or VMS) to use this app.
An installation of Coach Manager Online is required for the Coach Manager integration.A problem that caused the Driver App to crash when the driver viewed a Contract Movement that contains untimed Contract Passengers has now been fixed.
A problem that caused slow performance when logging into the Driver App has now been fixed.
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What Our Users Say
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our users have to say about our Android app.
"App has locked me out can't check my work it just says invalid login"
Craig Patman
"App won't let me login, even after trying a reboot, and reinstall. After entering password, the screen goes white for a second and gives the impression it's going to log in, but then just goes back to login screen and says invalid password etc. Seems most of the android users at work are having this problem as well. Apple products seem to work ok, but not android for some reason..."
mike
"App won't work ,with my new phone despite putting in the correct user name and password.. It says syncing data then invalid user name and password.. have re-downloaded the app a few times and still get the same response."
Thatgirl Sim
"Great to use, especially as i can use without data/wifi then upload pre-start checks when in town. However, when i have checked it's all up-to-date at end of shift, and have a few days off, then when i check my diary for next shift without connecting to wifi it is showing i have shift But details are blank so I cannot check which vehicle i should be doing my run in. Do i really have to write it on paper? How about a "flag" warning may not be up-to-date instead of blank diary day? Thanks."
Stephen White
"Great app"
mark montag
"works well"
Oren Cook
"Pretty good!"
Colin Jackson
"Hey I downloaded the app again and after I get into it none of the features work as it comes with the following: error downloading diary updates: error in service. What can I do?"
Debrah Forster
"Excellent App."
Paul Rowley
"Fantastic App"
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Available for Android 8.0 and above