Compare Easy Rides vs. Transportation Manager

Easy Rides is a premier and all-encompassing paratransit software solution designed to cater to the varying demands of transportation providers, regardless of their size. Available in five different editions, it ensures that both small and large organizations can find a suitable option tailored to their needs. This software boasts sophisticated features such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) to enhance operational efficiency. Reporting, billing, and data analysis are simplified thanks to its advanced reporting tools, which make these tasks straightforward and efficient. Utilizing Microsoft SQL Server technology, the database of Easy Rides is accessible to customers, allowing them to create personalized analyses and reports with tools like MS Access and Crystal Reports. Furthermore, it offers the capability to export data to Excel, an improved Report Generator, and a range of standard reports. For those requiring advanced GIS functionalities, Easy Rides integrates seamlessly with Google Maps, allowing users to access comprehensive maps of the entire nation at a minimal cost compared to other GIS solutions. Moreover, even without the need for costly GIS systems, Easy Rides equips users with three tiers of geographical categorization: neighborhoods (sites), zones, and jurisdictions, ensuring precise location tracking and management. This multifaceted approach not only enhances user experience but also provides robust tools for effective transportation management.

The Transportation Manager is an integrated suite of products designed to form a robust, online information system tailored for transportation providers. Agencies have the flexibility to choose from various modules that cater to their specific requirements. Essential features included in the system are client registration, trip scheduling and reservations, dispatching, billing for trips, user-friendly built-in reports, straightforward creation of ad hoc reports, along with tracking for vehicles and drivers, maintenance notifications, and reminders for driver training. Furthermore, there are additional modules available for further customization. Customer testimonials highlight the system's effectiveness. The night before a scheduled ride, an automated call is made to all clients to remind them, which significantly decreases the chances of no-shows and late cancellations. If a client does not answer, the system will continue to contact them at predetermined intervals to ensure they receive the information. On the day of the ride, passengers will also receive a notification call to inform them that the bus is on its way, enhancing overall communication and coordination.