Distinctive Systems Driver App4.0.0 - App Store

Our all new Driver App is a companion app for Distinctive Systems Coach Manager, Tour Booking System (TBS) and Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS) users.

Functionality includes the ability for drivers to perform their daily walk-around checks and report any defects. For users of Coach Manager it also allows drivers to view a list of the bookings they have been allocated to, view the full details of each and be guided through each in driving mode.

Key Features:
- Securely access an online diary of allocated bookings
- View full work ticket details
- Live reporting of driver actuals
- Driver notifications for upcoming bookings
- Receive alerts if a driver sets off late
- View driver logs and availability
- Step-by-step instructions for each stage of the journey
- Complies with all statutory walk-around check recording requirements
- Complies with all statutory defect reporting requirements
- Workshop automatically notified when new defects are reported
- Coach Manager integration keeps traffic office appraised of outstanding defects
- Guides the driver through the walk-around check procedure
- Records the time taken to complete the check and its GPS location
- Predefined common defects for each check item speeds up defect reporting
- Free type description and up to four photographs per defect
- Defects can be flagged as completed in the back office system
- Work carried out can be recorded in the back office system
- Non-completed check reporting via Coach Manager vehicle utilisation data
- Nil defect, outstanding defect and completed defect reporting
- Customisable check items and predefined common defects

Please note that a current software subscription or maintenance agreement is required for one of our three main systems (Coach Manager, TBS or VMS) to use this app. An installation of Coach Manager Online is required for the Coach Manager integration.

Version History Bug fixes & Improvements 4.0.0 Sep 9 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.5.1 07/09/2025 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.4.4 05/19/2025 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.4.3 04/30/2025 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.4.2 04/28/2025 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.4.1 01/20/2025 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.4.0 01/07/2025 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.3.3 11/07/2024 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.3.2 10/08/2024 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.2.3 07/15/2024 Bug fixes & improvements 3.2.2 05/15/2024 - Times throughout the app now show in 24-hour or 12-hour format based on your device settings
- It is now possible to remain logged into the app permanently instead of having to log in every 7 days
- Bug fixes & Improvements 3.2.1 05/07/2024 - Times throughout the app now show in 24-hour or 12-hour format based on your device settings
- It is now possible to remain logged into the app permanently instead of having to log in every 7 days
- Bug fixes & Improvements 3.2.0 05/01/2024 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.1.4 02/12/2024 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.1.3 01/22/2024 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.1.1 12/11/2023 A More Information button has been added to each job on the Diary screen which when tapped displays the Booking Reference along with the main 7 dates and times for that job

The Vehicle Base (when specified in Coach Manager) is now displayed on the Job Summary screen

Emergency Telephone Numbers are now displayed on the Job Summary screen

The app can now be used in landscape mode on iPads

Bug fixes

Requires operators to be running Coach Manager version 5.22 or higher 3.1.0 11/20/2023 - The Single Journey field is now shown on the Job Summary screen (may require a Coach Manager update)
- The Distance label has been renamed to Distance Reading / Odometer in some parts of the app
- Changes have been made in driving mode to the text size and how the cards display
- The app now works better when your password has been changed in Coach Manager/VMS
- An issue where the number of faults on a walk-around check was displaying an incorrect value has now been fixed 3.0.5 10/24/2023 - Pushpins will now open using the Google Maps app if this is installed on the device
- The Diary now disables dates for jobs that you do not have access to view
- Links in PDF documents can now be opened
- A blank employee entry is now shown for additional drivers where the driver has yet to be allocated
- Duplicate calls to the Coach Manager database informing operations about the job viewed status has now been fixed
- An issue where the app would not correctly display cached jobs if the back-end system could not be reached has now been fixed
- An issue where the instructions in driving mode were not clickable has now been fixed
- An issue where the Download Last Check button did not work correctly has now been fixed
- An issue where it was not always possible to accept the walk-around check declaration has now been fixed
- An issue where the app incorrectly pre-filled in fields on a walk-around check or a defect report using information from the last report has now been fixed
- An issue where the app was incorrectly displaying a Vehicle Off Road message while the app was offline has now been fixed 3.0.4 08/21/2023 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.0.3 07/24/2023 Bug fixes & Improvements 3.0.2 05/30/2023 Our completely redesigned Driver App is a companion app for Distinctive Systems Coach Manager, Tour Booking System (TBS) and Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS) users. 3.0.1 05/17/2023 In this update, we’ve made some minor changes and bug fixes including the following:
- Updated German translations
- Fixed an issue with the Work Ticket details displaying the Driver Type from the Coach Manager Driver rather than the Booking.
- Fixed an issue with the Driver Diary displaying the wrong number of days if the operator had configured the app to display less than seven days into the future.
- Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash when viewing a historic Walk-Around Check or Defect.
- Fixed an issue that could cause a “Changes could not be saved” message to be displayed when trying to review a historical Walk-Around Check by clicking the cloud button.
- Fixed an issue that caused the status of a Defect not to be updated correctly when the defect originated from an app Walk-Around Check. 2.0.3 01/27/2021 - Fixes an crash with un-numbered setdowns
- Stop double tapping creating multiple checks from a job 2.0.1 01/02/2020 For operators running Distinctive Systems Coach Manager, the app now seamlessly integrates the functionality of the Coach Manager Online Driver Portal into the Walk-around Check Mobile App to create a single truly indispensable tool for both coach drivers and the traffic office.

The App now allows drivers to view a list of the bookings they have been allocated to. On selecting a booking, the driver can view its full details and then be guided step-by-step through each stage. When ready to start the driver presses a button to confirm they are setting off, and then presses it again at each pickup and on arrival at the destination. With each press the app records the actual time and location and updates the display with the details for the next stage.

Coach Manager Integration:
- Drivers can view a list of the bookings they have been allocated to
- Drivers can view the full work ticket details for each booking
- Drivers are guided step-by-step through each stage of the booking
- Seamless integration with Apple and Google Maps
- Actual arrival and departure times are reported back to Coach Manager
- Drivers are notified of upcoming bookings
- Alerts are sent to the traffic office if a driver is late in setting off
- Drivers can view logs and availability

A current software subscription or maintenance agreement is required for one of our three main systems (Coach Manager, TBS or VMS) to use this app. An installation of Coach Manager Online is required for the Coach Manager integration. 2.0.0 10/01/2019