The Benefits of GPS Tracking for Airport Shuttle Companies
10 Jun 2014
Airport shuttle companies have a lot of balls in the air at any given time. From driver routing to fielding anxious calls about shuttle arrival times and even enquiries regarding the ability of shuttles to make it to the airport in time for specific flights, suffice it to say they have a lot going on simultaneously.
With so many people depending on airport shuttles, juggling all those balls can be quite challenging at times. That is, for shuttle companies that aren’t yet taking advantage of GPS tracking technology.
There are other benefits to consider, though, when it comes to GPS fleet tracking on airport shuttle vehicles. Here are just a few of them.
Show Your Passengers You Care
One thing people understand intrinsically about GPS devices is that they track the driving patterns of drivers that use them. Passengers will come to the conclusion that your business is concerned about their safety by employing drivers who obey the laws and drive cautiously.
An added benefit of GPS tracking, though, is of a more practical nature to many passengers. Because the vehicles can be tracked and monitored online, passengers can know precisely when to expect the vehicles to arrive. For today’s busy travelers, this is important.
They can even track the arrival of the shuttle with their smart phones, laptops, or tablet devices so they don’t waste time standing in line waiting for the shuttle to arrive. This shows that you care about their time and that speaks volumes to today’s consumer.
Improves Security of Shuttle Vehicles
When your drivers are off-duty, the vehicles are sometimes left unattended. It only takes a few minutes for someone to steal a vehicle. GPS devices though act first as deterrents for many would-be thieves and second, as a vehicle for quicker recovery times in the event your shuttle vehicles are stolen.
You can even set your GPS tracking tools up to notify you instantly in the event that a vehicle becomes operational at a time when it shouldn’t be. You’ll know the minute it is stolen even if you aren’t on the property. Then it’s simply a matter of forwarding the information to the proper authorities so they can recover your vehicle and arrest the thieves.
An extra bonus is that insurance companies love GPS tracking technology and often offer discounts on automobile coverage for vehicles that have it.
Boosts Productivity
All businesses today are forced to figure out new ways to do more with fewer resources. Gas prices are rising as are labor costs. GPS tracking can help you plan more fuel efficient routes that also save time for your drivers. This translates into savings of both fuel and labor. That’s what most people in the airport shuttle industry call a big win.
Regardless of your initial reason for interest in GPS tracking for your airport shuttle business, the bottom line is that the benefits are substantial. Now is the best time to begin taking advantage of them for your business. Give us a call today at 1-888-544-0494 or 1-661-294-6805 to learn how GPS fleet management and GPS fleet tracking can help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your fleet.
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