Personnel Tracking
Track your company shuttle in real-time using the live map feature. This guide explains how to monitor your shuttle's location as it approaches your stop.
Accessing Live Tracking
- Go to the Services tab
- Tap on an active shuttle service
- You'll see the tracking screen with two tabs:
- Map - Live tracking view
- Shuttle Info - Driver and vehicle details
Map Tab Overview
When the service is active, the Map tab shows:
- An interactive map of your area
- The current shuttle location (when running)
- Your pickup/drop-off stop location
- The company/workplace location
- Traffic information overlay
Map Markers
The map uses different markers to show key locations:
| Marker | Description |
|---|---|
| Green Marker | Your pickup or drop-off stop |
| Building/Company Marker | The workplace/company location |
| Vehicle Marker | Current shuttle position |
Your Stop Marker
Shows where you should be:
- For pickup services: Where the shuttle will collect you
- For drop-off services: Where the shuttle will drop you off
- Based on your assigned stop or home address
Company Marker
Shows your workplace:
- Destination for morning services
- Starting point for evening services
Shuttle Marker
The vehicle marker:
- Shows real-time position
- Updates automatically every few seconds
- Moves along the route as the shuttle travels
When Tracking is Active
You can track when:
- The service status shows as Active
- The driver has started the route
- The route is in progress
Status Types for Personnel Services
| Status | Meaning | Can Track? |
|---|---|---|
| Going to Work | Pickup route in progress | Yes |
| Left Company | Drop-off route in progress | Yes |
| Inactive | Route not running | No |
| Completed | Route finished | No |
Auto-Follow Feature
The map can automatically keep the shuttle centered:
Enabling Auto-Follow
- Look for the tracking button (bottom-left of map)
- Tap "Enable Automated Follow"
- The map will center on the shuttle automatically
When Auto-Follow is Active
- Map continuously centers on the shuttle
- Icon shows as "GPS Fixed"
- Text shows "Automated Follow Active"
Disabling Auto-Follow
- Simply drag the map to look elsewhere
- Auto-follow turns off automatically
- Tap the button again to re-enable
Location Time Indicator
A timestamp may appear showing:
- "Last Location: [time]" - When position was last received
Indicator Colors
| Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Blue | Location is fresh and reliable |
| Orange | Location may be outdated (2+ minutes) |
Why Location Might Be Delayed
- Vehicle in area with poor GPS/cellular signal
- Temporary connection issues
- Signal will restore when conditions improve
When Service is Inactive
If the Map tab shows "Service is not active":
- The route hasn't started yet
- Pull down to refresh and check status
- Wait for the scheduled service time
This is normal when:
- It's not your shuttle time yet
- The driver hasn't started the route
- The service was already completed
Map Controls
Zooming
- Pinch outward - Zoom in for detail
- Pinch inward - Zoom out for wider view
Panning
- Drag - Move the map around
- Note: Disables auto-follow if enabled
Traffic View
- Traffic is shown automatically
- Colors indicate congestion levels
- Helps understand potential delays
Pull to Refresh
To manually update:
- Pull down on the screen
- Wait for refresh to complete
- Location and status update
The map also auto-refreshes every 5-10 seconds.
Shuttle Info Tab
Alongside the map, the Shuttle Info tab shows:
| Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Company | Your workplace name |
| Service Name | The route identifier |
| Vehicle Plate | The shuttle's license plate |
| Driver | The assigned driver's name |
| Estimated Time | Expected pickup time (if available) |
Contacting the Driver
From Shuttle Info:
- Find the Call Driver section
- Tap the phone button
- Your phone dialer opens
- Complete the call
Use this for urgent transportation matters only.
Tips for Effective Tracking
Timing
- Check the app 10-15 minutes before expected pickup
- Position updates in real-time
- Account for traffic variations
At Your Stop
- Be at your stop before the shuttle arrives
- Have the app open to see when it's close
- Use notifications to alert you
For Shift Workers
- Check your services after shift changes
- Verify you're tracking the correct service
- Note any time or route changes
Understanding Route Progress
Pickup (Morning) Flow
- Driver starts the route
- Shuttle begins collecting employees
- Approaches your stop
- You board
- Continues to remaining stops
- Arrives at company
Drop-off (Evening) Flow
- Driver starts from company
- Employees board at company
- Shuttle heads toward stops
- Approaches your stop
- You exit
- Continues to remaining stops
Troubleshooting
"Shuttle not showing on map"
- Verify the service is Active
- Confirm tracking has started
- Wait for data to load
- Pull down to refresh
"Map not loading"
- Check your internet connection
- Close and reopen the app
- Ensure good signal
"Location appears frozen"
- GPS signal may be temporarily lost
- Check the location time indicator
- Wait for signal to restore
"Wrong stop location shown"
- Your assigned stop comes from your employer
- Contact HR if the stop is incorrect
- Changes must be made in the admin system
Next Steps:
- Notification Settings - Set up arrival alerts
- Notification Distance - Configure alert distance
- Support Request - Get help when needed