Overview

This module explains how to set up seat maps in OpsDriver. Seat mapping allows you to define the layout of a vehicle and apply it to tours, enabling seat assignments for passengers. It’s especially useful for tour functionality or scheduled service.

1. Accessing Seat Mapping Setup

Steps:

1. Go to Company Setup

2. Click on Vehicles

3. Navigate to Vehicle Types

4. Select the vehicle type you want to configure (e.g., “56 Passenger Motor Coach”)

2. Creating or Editing a Seat Map

Once inside the vehicle type settings:

• Scroll to the bottom of the page

• You’ll see the Seat Mapping section

To edit an existing map:

• Click the name of the seat map (e.g., “Standard 56 Passenger”)

To create a new map:

1. Click Create New Seat Mapping

2. Enter a name (e.g., “55-Passenger – 1 Seat Unavailable”)

3. Use the interface to:

   • Add rows (rows are added in reverse order, from back to front)

   • Assign seat numbers per row

   • Mark unavailable or missing seats as needed

3. Assigning Seat Maps to Tours

Once seat mapping is configured:

• It can be applied to TourDriver events or any vehicle-driven trip where passenger seat assignment is enabled

The system will:

• Use the seat map layout when assigning seats during booking

• Prevent double-booking of seats

• Display the seat layout for dispatch and customer-facing documents

4. Managing Multiple Seat Maps

You can create multiple maps for the same vehicle type. Use cases include:

• Special layouts for school groups vs. adult tours

• Minor vehicle differences (e.g., 55-seat layout due to maintenance or ADA compliance)

Select the appropriate seat map when building a tour or booking based on the assigned vehicle.

Best Practices

• Name your seat maps clearly (include passenger count or purpose)

• Use default maps for consistency across tours unless a trip requires a custom setup

• Review seat maps regularly to reflect changes in fleet layout or vehicle upgrades