Passenger transport software specialist Omnibus says it has been working “non-stop” to bring several initiatives to market. They have helped customers to adopt a new way of working and allowed them to react quickly and effectively during the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis.
The work has been designed to address and simplify the “unique requirements” necessary to operate under the current conditions, such as managing staff safely while maintaining social distancing.
The next generation of CrewPLAN.NET is Omnibus’ award-winning automatic crew scheduling software. Its enhanced functionality gives increased constraint flexibility. An improved algorithm also gives operators greater control and can deliver even greater efficiencies.
CrewPLAN.NET also now accounts for variations in opening and closing times of canteens to ensure that they are available for other staff at certain times of the day.
Meanwhile, to assist with the management of social distancing, OmniBASE has a new meal break graph to show how many duties are on break at any given time.
Users of OmniDAS module myDAS Touch now have a remote sign-on facility. It is used by scanning a QR code at a virtual sign-on point. That enables staff to comply with social distancing. Furthermore, additional codes have been set up to assist operators when they are furloughing staff. It ensures that once those employees are required again, they can be made available quickly.
Omnibus says it has received much positive feedback from customers using the new features. They have confirmed that the software has allowed them to react quickly and effectively to the challenges posed by coronavirus COVID-19.
Says Omnibus Managing Director Peter Crichton: “It’s great to be part of such a positive industry, which has show unwavering determination to carry on and overcome all of the obstacles that the current situation has brought.
“We’re always working hard to deliver more. That has never been more important. As we start the phased exit from lockdown, our aim is to give our customers the tools they need to make life easier. We are happy to provide support, advice, assistance and consultancy as the industry works hard to re-establish its services.”
