Stoppage

Introduction

The Stoppage Module is used to create, manage, and visualize transportation stops used in employee transport, shuttle operations, route planning, and pickup/drop management. Administrators can add new stoppages, edit existing locations, remove obsolete stops, and view all stops on an interactive map.

The module serves as the central stop management system for transport route planning and passenger pickup/drop operations.

Accessing the Stoppage Module

  1. Login to the Admin Console.
  2. Open the Main Menu.
  3. Navigate to Masters.
  4. Click Stoppage.
  5. The Stoppage Management screen will open.

Purpose of the Stoppage Module

The module helps administrators:

  • Create transport stoppages
  • Manage pickup and drop locations
  • Visualize stop locations on maps
  • Link stops to clients
  • Support route planning
  • Organize transport networks
  • Improve route optimization

Stoppage Management Screen

The screen has two sections:

  • Left Panel: displays the list of stoppages.
  • Right Panel: displays the map view and location visualization.

Stoppage List

The left panel displays all available stoppages with:

  • Stoppage Name
  • Address
  • City
  • State
  • Country
  • Edit
  • Delete

Searching Stoppages

  1. Use the Search Stop/City/Address field.
  2. Enter stop name, city, or address.
  3. Matching stoppages will appear.

Creating a New Stoppage

  1. Open the Stoppage Module.
  2. Click + Add.
  3. Select the location on the map.
  4. Verify address information.
  5. Click Confirm.
  6. The new stoppage will be created.

Selecting a Location

  1. Navigate to the desired area.
  2. Click the map location.
  3. A new stoppage marker will appear.
  4. Review address information.
  5. Click Confirm.

Address Information

The system automatically captures:

  • Country
  • City
  • Address Line

Examples:

  • Country: India
  • City: Dehradun
  • Address Line: ISBT Flyover Road, Dehradun

Client-Based Stoppages

Use the Client Filter at the top-right of the map to:

  • View client-specific stops
  • Filter stop visibility
  • Manage multi-client operations

Map Visualization

Available map features:

  • Location Markers
  • Stop Clustering
  • Zoom Controls
  • Client Filters
  • Address Validation

Understanding Map Markers

  • Red Marker: Stoppage for pickup points, drop points, and transport stops
  • Blue Marker: Passenger Residences for employee home locations and passenger addresses
  • Purple Marker: Client Offices for corporate locations and office destinations
  • Green Marker: New Stoppages being created before confirmation

Map Legend

The legend identifies:

  • Stoppage
  • Passenger Residence
  • Client Office
  • New Stop (Draft)

Zoom Controls

  • Zoom In (+) for detailed street-level views
  • Zoom Out (-) for broader geographic views

Editing a Stoppage

  1. Locate the stoppage in the left panel.
  2. Click Edit.
  3. Update information.
  4. Save changes.

Administrators can update:

  • Stop Name
  • Address
  • Map Location
  • Associated Client

Deleting a Stoppage

  1. Locate the stoppage.
  2. Click Delete.
  3. Confirm deletion.

Before deleting, verify the stoppage is not being used in:

  • Routes
  • Bookings
  • Employee Transport Plans
  • Ride Requests
  • Shuttle Operations

Viewing Nearby Stops

The map automatically groups nearby stoppages.

Benefits:

  • Route Optimization
  • Stop Consolidation
  • Geographic Analysis

Cluster markers display the number of stops within an area.

Route Planning Support

The Stoppage Module is commonly used for:

  • Employee Transport: pickup and drop planning
  • Shuttle Services: bus stop management
  • Route Optimization: reducing travel distance
  • Ride Sharing: passenger grouping by stop

Managing Large Numbers of Stops

Recommended process:

  1. Search by city.
  2. Filter by client.
  3. Review map clusters.
  4. Edit outdated stops.
  5. Remove unused locations.

Best Practices

Always verify:

  • Stop Location
  • Address Accuracy
  • Client Assignment
  • Map Placement
  • Duplicate Stops
  • Route Usage Before Deletion
  • Nearby Existing Stops
  1. Open Stoppage Module.
  2. Search for existing stop.
  3. Verify stop does not already exist.
  4. Click Add Stop.
  5. Select map location.
  6. Verify address details.
  7. Confirm creation.
  8. Assign to client if required.
  9. Save changes.

Common Use Cases

  • Employee Pickup Points: create shared pickup locations
  • Shuttle Stops: manage bus stop locations
  • Corporate Offices: link office locations to routes
  • Route Optimization: reduce travel time and fuel costs
  • Ride Requests: associate passenger requests with nearby stops

Module Summary

The Stoppage Module serves as the location management and route planning foundation of the transport management system. It enables administrators to create, manage, and visualize transport stops, organize pickup and drop locations, support employee transportation, optimize route planning, and maintain accurate geographic data for operational efficiency.