Shuttle Service App: What Riders and Drivers Actually Need
A shuttle service app is really two apps: one for the rider who wants to book a seat in under a minute, and one for the driver who wants to be told what to do next. Get either wrong and you lose money.
Rider app: the 30-second booking rule
If a first-time rider can't complete a booking in 30 seconds from tap to confirmation, your rider app is too complex. Guest checkout, saved cards, flight-number auto-fill and one-tap round trips are the difference between conversion and abandonment.
Driver app: zero-training design
If a driver can use WhatsApp, they can use a well-designed driver app. En route → arrived → onboard → dropped, four big buttons, one screen at a time, plus turn-by-turn navigation handoff to Google or Apple Maps.
QR passenger check-in ends boarding disputes and speeds up loading — the driver scans the rider's boarding pass on their phone and the manifest updates in real time.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer a branded passenger app?
Yes, on the Growth plan and above — iOS and Android, branded with your logo and colours.
Is the driver app included?
Yes, on every plan. It works on any Android or iOS phone and needs no training.
Ready to move?
Shuttle.Software is $99/mo flat with a one-time $399 setup and 0% booking commission — live in 3–5 working days.
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