Checklist · 6 min read
Driver app features checklist for taxi and limo fleets.
What a good driver app should do, and what to test before you commit.
By the Limozoft team · Last reviewed
Your drivers live in the app all day, so it decides whether dispatch software feels smooth or painful. Use this checklist to compare driver apps, and test each item on a real phone before signing.
Key takeaways
- Clear job offers with pickup, drop-off, price and notes
- Reliable navigation and status buttons
- Works on poor signal with offline tolerance
- Proof of completion and earnings visible
- Easy document and shift management
Job handling
- Job offers show pickup, destination, time, passenger notes and price.
- Accept, decline and reassign flows are fast and unambiguous.
- Pre-booked jobs appear in an upcoming schedule with reminders.
- Status buttons (on the way, arrived, passenger on board, complete) update the dispatcher and passenger live.
Reliability
- Handles weak signal gracefully and syncs when back online.
- Push notifications that actually arrive.
- Works on common iOS and Android versions your drivers use.
Money and compliance
- Drivers can see earnings, completed jobs and pending payouts.
- Cash and card jobs are recorded correctly.
- Licence, insurance and vehicle documents can be tracked with expiry reminders.
How to test before you buy
- Ask for a live demo on a real phone, not screenshots.
- Have two or three of your own drivers try a full job.
- Test on a weak connection.
- Check how jobs are re-offered if a driver declines.
Frequently asked questions
What features should a taxi driver app have?+
Clear job offers, quick status updates, navigation hand-off, reliable notifications, earnings visibility and document management.
Does a driver app need to work offline?+
It should tolerate weak signal and sync when connectivity returns, because drivers often lose signal in tunnels and car parks.
Can the driver app be branded?+
With Limozoft, yes: the driver and passenger apps carry your branding.
How do I test a driver app?+
Run a real job on a phone with a few of your own drivers, including on a weak connection.