'Free' Bus Booking Software: What It Really Costs You
There is no such thing as free bus booking software. Every 'free' platform gets paid, and it usually comes out of your fares. Here's how to figure out what you're actually paying.
The commission trap
Most 'free' shuttle and bus booking platforms take 10–20% of every booking as commission. On $30,000/month in bookings that is $3,000–$6,000 gone — vs. $99/month flat on Shuttle.Software. Below $500/month in bookings, free wins. Above it, flat pricing wins by a factor of 20.
The 'marketplace' trap
Free platforms often want to own your rider. Your customer books through their marketplace, gets their branded confirmation email and their loyalty points. When you leave the platform, the riders don't come with you.
What flat pricing actually gets you
Shuttle.Software is $99/mo flat with a one-time $399 setup and 0% booking commission. Every rider is yours, every dollar of the fare is yours, and your data exports freely at any time.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free trial of Shuttle.Software?
We offer a 20-minute personalised demo with your own data in a sandbox — try it before you buy.
Is Shuttle.Software really 0% commission?
Yes — 0% booking commission, forever. Standard Stripe card-processing fees apply to payments, as with every platform.
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