About DriverMateConfiguration Changes/Settings Menu

System administrators can using the Settings menu option to configure various functionalities of the application according to their agency needs.

The following table lists the options that are available on the Settings page:

Table 1. Settings Options
Options Description
Setup Specify security and connection protocols, define access and more (IP, user credentials, SSL certifications and XGate settings).
GPS and Map Specify GPS map and navigation settings
Properties Configure application specific functionalities including trips information and actions, messaging and notifications, manifest customization, display options and more.
VoIP Settings Configure SIP settings for utilizing the Voice over IP call functionality.
Login Settings Specify fields that appear on the login screen.
Perform Settings Configure settings associated with the Perform actions including fare collection.
Credit Card Payment Settings Configure settings payments collected using credits cards
Simulators Integrated emulators used for training and testing purposes.
Table 2. Set Up Settings
Setting Items Default Value
IP Address or URL Custom None
IP Port Custom None
User Name Custom None
Password Custom None
Charset from WceProxy UTF-8

ISO-8859-1

UTF-8
Connection Timeout (seconds) Custom 180
Message Time to Live (seconds) Custom 60
Passwords to Access Settings Custom None
Unlock Access Code Custom None
Use SSL ON

OFF

ON
SSL Certificate Override Custom None
SSL Hostname Override Custom None
Time Change Threshold (s) Custom 60
XGate Compression ON

OFF

ON
XGate Encryption ON

OFF

ON
XGate Ping Interval Custom 30
XGate Max Idle Interval Custom 30
XGate Identifier MDT ID

Device EID

MDT ID
Table 3. GPS and Map Settings
Setting Description Items Default Value
GPS Not Responding Action Specifies what action DriverMate should take in case the GPS is not responding. Send nothing

Send last known good location

Send nothing
GPS Report Distance (m) Specifies the distance for which DriverMate will send a GPS report. Custom 1000
GPS Report Interval Specifies the time interval at which DriverMatw will send a GPS report. Custom 60
Hide Map Navigation If enabled, drivers will not be able to see map navigation. ON

OFF

OFF
Map Navigation App Specifies the mapping option that DriverMate should target for navigation. Google Maps

Waze

Google Apps
Map Search Method Specifies the method that the map uses to search for location.
  1. GPS Coordinates: GPS coordinates are used for navigation. The physical address would need to be determined by Google.
  2. Location Name: Both the location and address are used for navigation.
  3. Location Address: Only address is used for navigation.
GPS Coordinates

Location Name

Location Address

Location Address
Motion Sensor Threshold (kmph) Specifies the speed threshold for which the vehicle is considered to be in motion. Custom 5
No Operation in Motion Specifies whether drivers will be able to operate the app operations when vehicle is in motion. ON

OFF

ON
Report AVL Specifies whether the application will report vehicle location to PASS automatically and when.. Off

After Application Startup

After Login

After Login
Real Time Traffic Provider Specifies the application providing real time traffic information None

Google

None
Real Time Traffic Request Interval Specifies the time interval for the application to send out real time traffic requests. Custom 300
Table 4. Properties
Setting Description Items Default Value
Address Layout Specifies how address information will be displayed on the Manifest and Details screen. Street No, On Street

On Street, Street No

Street No. On Street, Unit

Street No. On Street, Unit

Address Unit Prefix Users can set their desired prefix for address unit using this option. Custom #
Allow Out of Order Arrive If enabled, then drivers will be able to Arrive for any event on the Manifest regardless of the order. Otherwise they will only be able to execute 'Arrive' for the first event on the Manifest. ON

OFF

OFF
Allow Payment on Dropoff If enabled, drivers will have the option to collect fare during passenger dropoff. ON

OFF

OFF
Arrive Distance Check If enabled,DriverMate will not allow the Arrive option until within a configurable distance from the location ON

OFF

ON
Arrive Distance in Meters Specifies the minimum distance between the current location of vehicle and destination that allows the driver to perform an Arrive operation. Custom 1000
Arrive Time Check If enabled, DriverMate will check time conditions to verify whether the Arrive option will be available to the Driver. ON

OFF

ON
Arrive Start Time Specifies the time when the Driver will be allowed to perform an Arrive operation. Scheduled Early Time

Scheduled Time

Scheduled Late Time

Estimated Time

Scheduled Early Time
Arrive Start Time Offset Specifies the number of minutes before the Arrive Start Time when the Driver is allowed to execute the Arrive operation Custom 5
Auto Arrive Enabled If enabled, DriverMate will automatically execute the Arrive operation for the first event on the Manifest when the vehicle comes within the arrival radius. ON

OFF

OFF
Auto Arrive Event Type Specifies the type of event for which DriverMate will automatically execute the Arrive operation for. Pick

Drop

Pick and Drop

Pick
Arrive Check If enabled, DriverMate records the time and odometer value when the vehicle enters the arrival radius. This information is then sent to Dispatch. ON

OFF

ON
Client Callout (IVR Imminent Arrival Trigger) If enabled, DriverMate sends a message to the server before the vehicle arrives at a client's location. The server then generates an IVR call to the client. ON

OFF

OFF
Client Callout Radius in Meters Specifies the distance from location when the 'Client Callout feature will come into effect. Custom 1000
Client Call Out Time Window in Minutes Specifies the time window prior to the configured 'Arrive Start Time' when the 'Client Call Out' feature can come into effect. Custom 5
Client Callout Time Source Specifies which time source to use. Scheduled Time

Estimated Time

Scheduled Early Time

Scheduled Late Time

Scheduled Time
Call Server Interval Number of seconds between keep alive messages. Custom 5
Call Server Max Retry Maximum retry attempts before system determines it's disconnected. Custom 3
Call Server Retry Interval

Number of seconds between retry messages when connected.

Custom 5
Cancel at Door Remove Trip If enabled, DriverMate will send a request to dispatch to remove a cancelled trip from the Manifest. ON

OFF

ON
Communication Mode Specifies the communication mode that Proxy

Xgate5

Proxy
Confirm Cancel at Door Required If enabled, drivers will receive a prompt asking confirmation when they request a Cancel at Door. ON

OFF

OFF
Confirm No Show Required If enabled, drivers will receive a prompt asking confirmation when they request a 'No Show'. ON

OFF

OFF
Confirm Event Notification If enabled, a pop up message will appear when executing any actions for events. ON

OFF

ON
Confirm Message Notification If enabled, the driver must confirm incoming messages. YES and NO buttons are displayed to drivers when an acknowledgment is required. ON

OFF

ON
Display Authorization Number If the property 'Display Authorization Number' is enabled, DriverMate displays Client Authorization Number on the following screens:
  • Trip Details screen
  • Perform screen
  • Perform Screen (fare collection)
  • Passenger Information Screen
ON

OFF

OFF
Display Client Picture If enabled, the client's picture will be displayed on the Details screen. ON

OFF

OFF
Display Mob Aid on Manifest Screen If enabled, mobility aid information will be displayed on the Manifest screen. ON

OFF

OFF
Display Service Level If enabled, service level information will be displayed on the Manifest screen. ON

OFF

OFF
Driver Message Enable If enabled, DriverMate will display a safety message at log on. Drivers will need to accept in order to log in. ON

OFF

ON
Driver Message Timeout Specifies the duration, in seconds, that the Driver Safety Message screen will be displayed before the driver is returned to the log on screen, Custom 60
Eligibility Display Information Specifies whether to display client eligibility codes and/or description on the Manifest, allowing the driver to see more detailed information of client eligibility if the information is sent from MdtServer.

Code

Description

Both

Code
Eligibility Display Screen Specifies the screen where eligibility information will be displayed. None

Details Screen

Manifest Screen

Both

None
Enable Cancel at Door Functionality If enabled, drivers will be able to request for trip cancellations when a client cancels at door. ON

OFF

OFF
Enable Flex Auto Arrive and Perform If enabled , the Arrive and Peform actions will automatically be executed for Flex stops. ON

OFF

OFF
Enable Free Text Message If enabled, drivers can send free-form text messages to server ON

OFF

ON
Enable Group Functionality If enabled, a driver can arrive and perform multiple events at the same time when the events are at the same location and meet the time condition. ON

OFF

ON
Enable Incident Report If enabled, drivers can fill out and submit an incident report form the application. ON

OFF

OFF
Enable Multiple Payment If enabled, drivers will be able to use the EZWallet functionality for fare collection. ON

OFF

OFF
Enable Phone Function Allows drivers to make cellular or VoIP calls. None

Cellular

VOIP

None
Enable Swipe Card If enabled, DriverMate will read client ID card or credit card for when performing the following:
  • Pick up or Dropoff event
  • Flag Stop event
  • Credit card payment
ON

OFF

OFF
End of Day Enable If enabled, an end of day summary report/run details request will be sent to PASS when the driver performs a pullin action. ON

OFF

OFF
End of Day Max Wait Time (In Seconds) Specifies the wait time for PASS server to send a response after an end of day summary report request has been sent following a pull in. Custom 30
Event Time for Pickup Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %2 to %3
Event Time for Dropoff Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %6
Event Time for Pullout Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %0
Event Time for Pullin Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %1
Event Time for Flex Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %1
Event Time for Break Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %0
Event Time for Other Specifies a custom time or time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %0
No Fare Slip Payment Type For instances when the driver is unable to collect the full fare amount form the client, they can instead inform dispatch of the amount left to collect using the No Fare Slip Payment option. This property allows for specifying the type of the NFS payment which is configured through PASS. Custom N/A
Flag Stop Functionality If enabled, this property specifies the method that will be used to record flag stop information for pick up and drop off events. Disable

Summary

Detail

Fare Type Count

User Defined

Disable
Flex Stop Method If enabled, this property specifies the method that will be used to record flex stop information for pick up and drop off events. Disable

Regular

Fare Type Count

User Defined

Summary

Disable
Group Pickup Rule Specifies the rule to follow when performing a group pick up. Must Collect All Fares

Quick Perform for Groups

Optional Group Fare Collection

Must Collect All Fares
Group Perform Sort Rule Specifies the order of information The group perform screen. Event Order

Client Last Name

Client First Name

Event Order
Group Perform Confirmation If enabled, DriverMate will prompt the driver to confirm when performing a group trip. ON

OFF

OFF
Group Perform Time Specifies the window of minutes that allow the continuous trips to be a group event. Custom 10
Group Perform Pickup and Dropoff Separately Group pickup and drop-off events can be grouped separately allowing the drop off events to be performed before the pickup events. ON

OFF

OFF
Group Transfer Enable If enabled, the driver can arrive and perform any transfer events if they meet in the same location. ON

OFF

OFF

Hide Contact Number If enabled, contact number will be hidden from the screen. ON

OFF

OFF
Identify Inserted Trips If enabled, trips that have been inserted by dispatch will identified to the driver. ON

OFF

OFF
Include Event Info in Canned Messages If enabled, when a canned message is sent to Dispatch, the selected trip information is included with the message. ON

OFF

ON
Include Event Info in Text Messages If enabled, when a text message is sent to Dispatch, the selected trip information is included with the text message. ON

OFF

ON
Manifest Clock Enable If enabled, the clock and date will be displays on the Manifest. ON

OFF

ON
Manifest Clock Size Specifies the font size of the clock displayed on the Manifest Custom 60
Manifest Clock Footer Size Specifies the font size of the clock footer displayed on the Manifest Custom 20
Manifest Count Enable If enabled, the Manifest will show a count for the number of passengers on board the vehicle. ON

OFF

ON
Manifest Count Size Specifies the font size of the Manifest count. Custom 60
Manifest Count Footer Size Specifies the font size of the Manifest count footer. Custom 20
Manifest Time for Pickup Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %2 to %3
Manifest Time for Dropoff Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %6
Manifest Time for Pullin Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %1
Manifest Time for Flex Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %1
Manifest Time for Break Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %0
Manifest Time for Other Specifies a custom time window based on time conditions defined in PASS. Custom %0
Max Dollar Amount Allowed (in Cents) Drivers will receive an error if entering a value exceeding this amount. Custom 1000
New Message Alert

Specifies how to alert the driver that there is a new message:

  • None – The device will not make any sound or vibrate if a new message is received.
  • Audio – A sound will be played when a new message is received.
  • Vibrate – The device will vibrate when a new message is received.
  • Audio and Vibrate – The device will play a sound and vibrate when a new message is received.
None

Audio

Vibrate

Audio and Vibrate

None
New Message Alert Duration Specifies the duration in seconds that new alert messages will be played. Once all alerts have been cleared, the duration limit will be reset and alert tones will be allowed to play again. Custom 300
New Message Alert Interval Specifies how often alert tones will be played until the New Message Alert Duration has elapsed. Custom 60
No Show Disable If, enabled, the No Show option will not be available to drivers. ON

OFF

OFF
No Show Notification If enabled, a message will pop up informing the Driver when the No Show operation is allowed ON

OFF

ON
No Show Start Time Specifies the time condition that the application will use to calculate when the no-show time will start counting down once a pick up event has been marked Arrived. Scheduled Early Time

Scheduled Time

Scheduled Late Time

Estimated Time

Requested Early Time

Requested Time

Requested Late Time

Negotiated Early Time

Negotiated Time

Negotiated Late Time

Scheduled Early Time
No Show Remove Trip Specifies the time that DriverMate will wait for Dispatch to remove an event before it goes ahead and removes the event automatically. Custom N/A
No Show Waiting Time Specifies the time that the driver must wait until the No Show option is available. Custom 5
Odometer Entry Required Specifies when the driver will be required to enter an Odometer value. Not Required

Required at Login

Required at Arrive

Required at Logoff

Required at Login and Logoff

Not Required
Odometer Entry Start Value Specifies which Odometer Entry DriverMate will use to calculate the start value. Pull From Dispatch

Last Known

Zero

Blank

Pull from Dispatch
Odometer Unit Specifies the unit of the Odometer value. Kilometers

Miles

Kilometers
Remember MdtId If enabled, Drivermante will remember the MdtId information. ON

OFF

ON
Remove Emergency Button If enabled, the emergency button for communicating emergencies will not be available to drivers. ON

OFF

OFF
Send IVR Callouts If enabled, DriverMate will send request to the server to send out IVR calls. ON

OFF

OFF
Same Day Comment If enabled, drivers will be able to add a comment with special instructions for a particular client that is relevant for that day. ON

OFF

OFF
Show Booking ID If enabled, the booking ID will be displayed on the details screen. ON

OFF

ON
Show Building Name If enabled, the Building Name will be displayed. ON

OFF

ON
Show Client ID Specifies the screen where the client ID information will appear. None

Trip Detail

Trip Manifest

Both

None
Show Logoff Confirmation If enabled, a confirmation message will pop up when the driver clicks Logout. ON

OFF

ON
Show Renew Manifest If enabled, drivers will see the option to renew Manifest information. ON

OFF

ON
Show Run Name If enabled the Run Name will be displayed. ON

OFF

ON
Skip Confirm Fare If enabled, DriverMate will not ask the driver to confirm when collecting fare. ON

OFF

OFF
Trace Level Level of detail provided in DriverMate application logs located in /trapeze/drivermate. Disabled

Error

Warning

Message

Verbose

Debug

Error
Trip Confirmation Timeout
Time in seconds until trip insertion and modification notifications are allowed. The timer is reset under for following conditions:
  • Log in
  • Renew Manifest
Custom 60
Type display on manifest Specifies the type to display on the Manifest. None

Space Type

Disability Type

Both

Space Type
Table 5. VoIP Settings
Setting Description Items Default Value
SIP Domain Specifies the URL of the VoIP provider. Custom N/A
SIP Username Specifies the extension number of SIP VoIP phone. Custom N/A
SIP Password Specifies the password for VoIP phone to register with the server. Custom N/A
SIP Authentication ID Specifies the Authentication ID provided by SIP VoIP provider.
Note: This property is only to be it used for advanced configuration. The property should be left blank for basic configuration.
Custom N/A
Proxy Specifies the SIP Proxy provided by SIP VoIP provider.
Note: This property is only to be it used for advanced configuration. The property should be left blank for basic configuration.
Custom N/A
SIP Extension Specifies the extension number of SIP VoIP phone. Custom N/A
Dispatch Number Specifies the phone number to call Dispatch. Multiple numbers for Dispatch may be entered. Custom N/A
Enable Auto Answer Specifies whether VoIP calls will be automatically answered. ON

OFF

OFF
Enable Emergency Calling If enabled, drivers will be able to make emergency phone calls using VoIP. ON

OFF

ON
Emergency Services Phone Number Specifies the number for making emergency phone calls through VoIP. Custom N/A
SIP Log Level (1-5) Enables logging for VoIP specific message. Custom 0
SIP Log to File SIP messaged are logged to a file ON

OFF

OFF

Use Notification for Incoming Call If enabled, a notification will appear at the top of the screen instead of the full screen VoIP page. ON

OFF

OFF
Show MIC Buttons If enabled, MIC buttons will be displayed to allow drivers to adjust microphone gain levels. ON

OFF

OFF
Show Speaker Buttons If enabled, speaker buttons will be displayed. ON

OFF

OFF
Table 6. Perform Settings
Setting Description Items Default Value
Apply Settings on Edit Passenger Screen If enabled, all Perform Settings will be applied on the Edit Passenger screen. ON

OFF

OFF
Client Signature Capture Settings to specify which action DriverMate will take regarding capturing client signature

None - If set to None, the signature capture screen will not be displayed.

On- If set to On, the signature capture screen will be displayed for clients to sign on.

On with reminder - If set to On with Reminder, DriverMate will display a reminder to capture the client's signature.

On with Reminder and Sign Decline - If set to On with Reminder and Sign Decline, DriverMate will provide a reminder to capture client signature and also display the option to decline if the client does not want to sign.

None

On

On with Reminder

On with Reminder and Sign Decline

None
Display Faring If enabled, fare will be displayed on the Perform screen. ON

OFF

ON
Driver Signature Capture Settings to specify which action DriverMate will take regarding capturing the driver's signature

None - If set to None, the signature capture screen will not be displayed.

On- If set to On, the signature capture screen will be displayed for drivers to sign on.

On with reminder - If set to On with Reminder, DriverMate will display a reminder to capture the driver's signature.

On with Reminder and Sign Decline - If set to On with Reminder and Sign Decline, DriverMate will provide a reminder to capture driver's signature and also display the option to decline if the driver does not want to sign.

None

On

On with Reminder

On with Reminder and Sign Decline

None
Enable Quick Perform If enabled, driver will not be taken to the Perform screen and can click on the Perform option on the event menu to complete the Perform action instead. ON

OFF

OFF
Fare Amount Specifies the fare amount to be displayed on the Perform screen. Zero

Blank

Trip

Zero
Fare Collected Field Specifies whether the Fare Collected field will be displayed or not and whether the filed can be edited. Hide

Read Only

Read and Write

Read and Write
Fare Overpayment Allowed

Specifies whether Drivers will be allowed to collect fares larger than the

'Fare to Collect' amount.

Yes

No

Yes
Fare Type Field Specifies whether the Fare Type field will be displayed or not and whether the filed can be edited. Hide

Read Only

Read and Write

Read and Write
Fare Use Client Number Specifies whether DriverMate will use Client Number for fare collection. ON

OFF

OFF
Hide Add Passenger Button If enabled, the Add Passenger option will not be available on the Perform screen. ON

OFF

OFF
Hide Remove Option If enabled, drivers will not see the option to remove additional passenger information. ON

OFF

OFF
Passenger Count Field Specifies whether the Passenger Count field will be displayed or not and whether the filed can be edited. Hide

Read Only

Read and Write

Read and Write
Passenger Type Field Specifies whether the Passenger Type field will be displayed or not and whether the filed can be edited. Hide

Read Only

Read and Write

Read and Write
Show Smart Card ID Specifies whether Smart Card ID information will be displayed on the Perform screen. ON

OFF

OFF
Show Smart Card ID with Masked Characters Numbers Specifies the number of characters of the smart card ID to be masked Custom 0
Space Type Field Specifies whether the Space Type field will be displayed or not and whether the filed can be edited. Hide

Read Only

Read and Write

Read and Write
Signature Timeout (Seconds) Specifies the time that the signature capture screen will expire if the signature is not captured within this time frame. Custom 120
Transfer Fare Zero If enabled, transfer fare will reflect as zero. ON

OFF

OFF
Table 7. Credit Card Payment Settings
Setting Description Item Default Value
Credit Card Payment If enabled, drivers will be able to collect payment using credit card payment functionality. ON

OFF

OFF
Check CVV Number If enabled, DriverMate will check the CVV number of the credit card. ON

OFF

OFF
Enable Sandbox Mode If enabled, users will be able to test using the credit card payment option in a test environment. ON

OFF

OFF
USAePay Source Key The key provided when setting up credit card payment account through USAPay. Custom N/A
USAePay Source Pin The PIN number provided when setting up credit card payment account through USAPay. Custom N/A
Method to Capture Credit Card Number Specifies the method by which credit card number will be captured. Camera

Swipe

Camera
Table 8. Simulators
Setting Items
Emulation Mode ON

OFF

Vehicle Moving Simulator ON

OFF

GPS Simulator Mode ON

OFF

GPS Simulator Location Custom