Automated Passenger Manifest for Charter buses and Shuttles
- By Booking Tool
- November 14, 2024
The Booking Tool now provides the ability to automate the passenger manifest for charter and tour bus operators in the transportation industry. The passenger manifest feature is installed as the default feature and could be automated by scheduling various information sent to drivers, admins, or tour guides operators.
What is a passenger manifest?
A passenger manifest is a detailed record of everyone travelling on a particular bus or transport vehicle. Traditionally, this information was collected and maintained on paper, but with today’s digital tools enable this data to be stored and managed electronically. Traditionally, the manifest includes:
- Passenger Names
- Contact Details (email, phone number)
- Itinerary Details (pickups/drop-offs)
- Payment Information
- Special requirements
This list is accessible to tour operators, drivers, admins and other responsible parties for ensuring that all passengers are accounted for during the travel.
Booking Tool Automated Manifest
We have enhanced and modernized the traditional manifest! Booking Tool’s automated manifest is updated in real-time to ensure that operators have up-to-the-minute information on every passenger. For example, if a passenger misses a flight or changes plans, the manifest can easily be re-generated and sent out by the admin to all accountable parties with the latest passenger list. This keeps things running smoothly and helps streamline daily operations to avoid any delays.
The passenger manifest can be automated to streamline the process of distribution. Once generated, it can be sent as a printable PDF to multiple recipients via email. This automated system ensures that the manifest is delivered promptly and can be accessed at any time, whether during the day or night, providing flexibility and convenience for all parties involved.
We have included a customizable manifest feature that allows administrators to modify the content to better suit their needs. Specifically, it provides the option to add or remove up to 25 custom fields. This means that users can personalize the manifest by incorporating specific information relevant to their operations or removing unnecessary details. This level of customization ensures that the manifest meets unique requirements and provides the most relevant data for each situation.
As passengers board, the booking tool’s mobile apps (either android or apple) can be used for efficient check-in using Mobile eTicketing capability. Bus operators can use a phone or tablet’s camera to scan a booking tool autogenerated and encrypted eTicket QR code to quickly verify the reservation and check-in the passenger. The manifest automatically gets updated as passengers check-in through the app, in real-time. This is to ensure efficient check-in and real-time updates to operators and administrators.
