Events and Actions

Events and actions and how they are associated.

Table 1. Events in Logical Order with Descriptions
Event Description
Login Signing in to the DriverMate application. Generally this includes identifying yourself.
Pull-Out Leaving your start location and starting your route for the day
Pick-Up Picking up a passenger. This may be a:
  • Scheduled pick-up - a location and passenger is specified in the manifest
  • Flag stop - an unscheduled stop where passengers can signal they want to board.
Drop-Off Dropping off a passenger. This may be a:
  • Scheduled drop off - a location and passenger is specified in the manifest
  • Flag stop - an unscheduled stop where passengers can signal they want to exit.
Pull-In Returning the vehicle to its assigned location at the end of your shift.
Logout Signing off from the DriverMate application.
Table 2. Actions and Descriptions in Order Based on Events
Action Description
Checklist Your agency may require you to complete a checklists for events. Until you have completed the checklist, you cannot proceed to the next action or event.
Sample Checklist
Arrive Most events require an Arrive action. This informs dispatch that you have arrived at the event location.
Perform Most events require a Perform action. This informs dispatch that the event is complete and you are proceeding to the next event on the manifest.
Fare Collection When passengers board, you may have to collect fares. The process depends on your agency's requirements.
Client Signature Capture When passengers board you may be required to obtain a signature. The process depends on your agency's requirements.
No Show Depending on your agency's rules, you may be able to declare a passenger a No Show.
Cancel at Door When you perform the Arrive action at a pick-up, Cancel at Door is available. Select this option when a passenger is present but no longer needs the trip.
Adding a Passenger When performing a pick-up, additional passengers may be present. For example, a passenger may have a companion or escort not included in the manifest. You can add a passenger after performing the Arrive action. If necessary, you can perform Fare Collection for the additional passenger.
Add Passenger Button
Sending a Message You can send a message to dispatch at any time, regardless of the current event. Your agency may provide canned messages for common situations (running late, heavy traffic, re-send address information). You also have the option of sending a text message.
Contacting Dispatch If your agency makes it available, you can use VoIP to contact dispatch.
Sending an Emergency Message You can send an emergency message to dispatch at any time, regardless of the current event.
Emergency Button: Red exclamation mark
Table 3. Events and Actions
Event Actions Required by DriverMate Actions Your Agency May Require Actions You May Have to Perform in Some Situations Actions You Can Perform at Any Time
Login Checklist Send Message

Send Emergency Message

Pull-Out Arrive Checklist
Perform
Pick-Up Arrive Fare Collection No Show
Perform Client Signature Capture Cancel At Door
Adding a Passenger
Drop-Off Arrive Checklist
Perform
Pull-In Arrive Checklist
Perform Driver Signature Capture
Logout Checklist