Pro Features

Unlock advanced capabilities with the Pro version of eCab. Manage drivers with a dedicated panel, operate intercity routes, create geofence-based service areas, and leverage automatic email notifications for a complete transportation management solution.

Driver Management

  • Add unlimited drivers to your transportation fleet from the WordPress admin panel
  • Assign drivers to specific vehicle types based on license class and qualifications
  • Each driver profile includes name, contact information, license number, and vehicle assignment
  • Upload driver photos and display them on booking confirmations and tickets
  • Track driver availability status (available, on trip, off duty, on break)
  • Maintain complete driver records including hiring date, performance notes, and rating history

Driver Panel

  • Dedicated front-end login area for drivers to view their assigned trips and schedules
  • Drivers can update order statuses directly: Pending, Confirmed, In Progress, Completed, Cancelled
  • Real-time trip notifications appear on the driver panel dashboard
  • Drivers can view customer details, pickup location, dropoff location, and special instructions
  • Mobile-responsive design works on smartphones and tablets for on-the-go access
  • Trip history view allows drivers to review past completed jobs and earnings

Intercity Operation Areas

  • Define operation areas for intercity travel, expanding your service beyond a single city
  • Set different pricing rules for intercity routes vs. intracity routes
  • Configure separate vehicle availability for intercity operations
  • Intercity routes support all three pricing models: distance-based, fixed hourly, and manual fixed location
  • Driver assignment can prioritize drivers licensed for intercity operation
  • Intercity bookings can have extended advance booking windows to accommodate longer trips

Geofence-Based Service Areas

  • Draw geofence polygons on the Google Map to define precise service area boundaries
  • Bookings are only accepted when the pickup location falls within a defined geofence zone
  • Create multiple geofence zones with different pricing rules per zone
  • Automatic zone detection assigns the correct pricing structure based on the customer's pickup location
  • Geofence boundaries can be imported from KML files for complex service area definitions
  • Out-of-bounds bookings are gracefully rejected with a message explaining the service area limitation

Automatic Email Notifications

  • Automated email sent to the driver when a new booking is confirmed and assigned
  • Admin receives booking confirmation emails with complete trip and customer details
  • Customer receives booking confirmation, reminder, and status update emails
  • Fully customizable email templates with placeholders for dynamic booking data
  • Email notifications can be enabled or disabled individually for each event type
  • SMTP integration ensures reliable email delivery through your preferred mail service

Driver Information on Tickets & Orders

  • Driver name and photo are automatically displayed on booking tickets and order confirmation pages
  • WooCommerce order details include linked driver information for admin reference
  • Customers can see who their assigned driver will be before the trip begins
  • Driver contact number can be shown on the ticket for direct customer communication
  • Printable ticket templates include all driver and vehicle information for professional presentation
  • Driver assignment can be manually overridden from the order edit screen

Custom Driver Status Management

  • Define custom driver statuses beyond the defaults (e.g., Training, On Leave, Emergency)
  • Driver availability rules can automatically exclude unavailable drivers from new assignments
  • Status change history is logged for administrative auditing and performance tracking
  • Automated status transitions based on booking schedules (e.g., auto-switch to On Trip when booking starts)
  • Admin can manually override any driver status for exceptional circumstances
  • Custom statuses can have color-coded labels for quick visual reference in the driver list

Enhanced Reporting & Analytics

  • Detailed booking reports with filters by date range, vehicle type, driver, and pricing model
  • Revenue analytics broken down by route, driver, vehicle, and time period
  • Export reports to CSV or PDF for accounting and business analysis
  • Driver performance metrics including trip completion rates and on-time statistics
  • Fleet utilization reports to identify underused or overused vehicles
  • Customer booking history reports for loyalty program management and targeted marketing