Scheduling takes too long
Dispatchers lose mornings reconciling driver availability, route conflicts, and rider commitments manually.
Built for 5-50 vehicle operations
small_bus keeps routes, drivers, and rider alerts in one lightweight dispatch workspace.
Stop juggling whiteboards and spreadsheet tabs. Plan routes in minutes, assign drivers with confidence, and notify passengers when service shifts.
Dispatch Snapshot
Active Routes 12
Drivers On Shift 18
Rider Alerts Sent Today 74
Dispatch teams typically recover 8-12 admin hours per week after switching from manual scheduling.
Why teams switch
Enterprise tools are overkill
Large city-focused platforms bury simple tasks in complex workflows and monthly contracts that small fleets do not need.
Riders miss service updates
Delay and reroute notices often happen too late, creating support calls and lost trust.
Route Planning
Build and adjust routes with stop-level context, estimated run times, and map previews that update live.
Driver Scheduling
Assign drivers by availability, track shift load, and prevent conflicts before they impact service.
Passenger Notifications
Broadcast delay notices through SMS, email, or push from one panel with status tracking.
Simple pricing for lean operations teams
One plan, full platform access, no setup fee, no long-term lock-in.
$15 / month
- Unlimited routes, schedules, and drivers
- Realtime dispatch dashboard
- Passenger notification timeline
- Email support from the product team
FAQ
How quickly can we move from spreadsheets to small_bus?
Most teams import routes and active runs in under two hours. Drivers can start using mobile-friendly schedule views on day one with no dedicated training lead.
Does this work for fixed and demand-response service?
Yes. You can set fixed loops, airport connectors, and flexible community pickups in the same workspace. Dispatchers can adjust assignments in real time.
What does onboarding cost?
There is no onboarding fee. You pay a flat $15 monthly subscription and can cancel anytime from your billing portal.
Do riders receive delay alerts?
Dispatch can send SMS, email, or push alerts from the notification panel and monitor delivery status in a single timeline.