Give the important information straight to your drivers.
Shepherd's Predict platform leverages the powerful Google Android platform to plug straight into GPS enabled smartphones, allowing to-the-minute updates and feedback. The ubiqituous operating systems means that no matter what carrier you operate on, you drivers will have a start of the art communication and navigation device at assisting and monitoring them (as well as integrating readily with mobile payment solutions from Square and Intuit). Finally, if your drivers already have a phone that meets the requirements, there is NO hardware purchase of any kind required.
Integrated Dispatch Command Center
Easy to use and access online map displays locate and track all buses in real-time with industry leading accuracy. Dispatch can easily make real-time route adjustments reducing delays and un-necessary vehicle operating costs while accurately monitoring real-time vehicle status (location & diagnostics) and driver performance. Historical playback and analytics provides management long term route, driver, and vehicle performance optimization yielding greater efficiency and lower operational costs. Proprietary predictive arrival time algorithm provides unmatched value to operators and their riders.
Administrative Tracking and Metrics
GPS information is not enough. A true solution provider will provide the necessary tracking tools to analyze driver performance, adherence to pickup and dropoff times, vehicle mileages, and driver ratings from passengers. Shepherd's AccuraSEE tools provide all these necessary analytics, and put the power to transform your fleet's operations squarely in your hands.
A painless way to monitor your fleet.
Shepherd Intelligent System's Predict is a new, advanced vehicle location, tracking, and communication system developed specifically for route-based transit systems. By paring proprietary software technology, smartphone devices, and the delivery efficiency of the web, Predict delivers unparalleled benefits and value to route-based transportation fleets and its customers. This breakthrough solution delivers the fastest and most effective reduction of operating costs while driving revenue through unique passenger tools that enhance satisfaction and can increase ridership up to 20%.
Predict Mobile
Advanced rider communication (Smartphone apps, SMS, or online) eliminates unnecessary wait time which is the primary barrier and complaint for riders using public transit systems. Predict's proprietary and industry leading predicted time of arrival reduces wait times and dramatically increases rider satisfaction. Through the easy to use and access maps, and predicated arrival times, riders can program alerts as well as plan their routes through a multi-mode trip planning feature. The system will also easily interfaces with electronic displays and kiosks.