Driver Companion+ (Beta) Latest Release Notes

Driver Companion+ (Beta) Latest Release Notes

Here you will find the latest features, improvements, and bug fixes for Driver Companion+. 

To ensure you have the best experience using our product, we recommend updating to the latest version available.

Notes
Note: Currently Driver Companion+ is in a beta phase with ongoing updates and bug fixes, and the features available to you will depend on the configuration and the current version of the Driver Companion+ you're using.

v1.6.1 (June 18 2026)

What's New

Emergency Feature

Implemented the emergency button to notify the operator and/or other drivers in the fleet if an incident has occurred.


To enable the emergency button for your fleet (instructions for operators):
  1. In 365 Management, go to Drivers/Vehicles > Driver Companion > Settings Groups > Functionality Group > Interface.
  2. Under Top Bar Shortcuts, there are three options for the 'Emergency' setting:
    1. Off: Disables the emergency button.
    2. Menu: Shows the emergency button in the actions menu.
    3. Icon: Shows the emergency button as a floating button (when not actively on a job) and within the actions menu.
  3. To configure the behaviour of the emergency button, go to Driver Companion > Global Settings > Contact. In this section, you can configure the following settings:
    1. Auto Dial Emergency Number: Toggle on to automatically dial the emergency number entered in the 'Emergency' input field below.
    2. Send Emergency Immediately: Enable to trigger an urgent operator message.
    3. Send Emergency to all Vehicles: Enable to trigger an urgent message to all drivers in the company, as well as an operator message.

Restart from Settings

Added the option to restart the application from the Settings page, allowing drivers to update their configuration if there's a change on the system side without having to log in and out again.

Change State from Actions Menu

Drivers can now change their status while busy on a job to ensure they do not receive any further job offers at the end. Using the actions menu, drivers can select a short or long break, and go offline. At the end of the job, the driver automatically changes to the chosen state.

Street Pickup: Floating Button

Added the option to make the street pickup button a floating button on the home screen for quicker access.


To enable the floating street pickup button (instructions for operators):
  1. In 365 Management, go to Drivers/Vehicles > Driver Companion > Settings Groups > Functionality Groups > Interface.
  2. Set the Street Pickup option to 'Icon'.
  3. Press save to apply your changes.

Meter Reminder

A new setting enables a reminder to be sent to drivers to switch on their meter once they've picked up a passenger.
To enable the switch meter reminder (instructions for operators):
  1. In 365 Management, go to Drivers/Vehicles > Driver Companion > Settings Groups > Functionality Groups > Pricing.
  2. Toggle on the 'Switch Meter on Reminder' setting.
  3. To configure tolerance, go to Driver Companion > Global Settings > Pricing.
  4. Input a value (in metres) for the 'Switch Meter on Reminder Tolerance (m)' setting.
  5. Ensure to save to apply your changes.

Bluetooth PIA Integrations

Connections to a Bluetooth PIA integrations for meter on/off, panic button, and roof light on/off can now be added to Driver Companion+.
To configure your 365 system to integrate (instructions for operators):
  1. In 365 Management, go to Drivers/Vehicles > Driver Companion > Settings Groups > Add-Ons Groups > External Devices.
  2. Under Bluetooth PIA, toggle on 'Autocab' or 'Centrodyne', depending on what meter you are using.
  3. You can then configure the following settings:
    1. Panic button
    2. Roof light polarity

Improvements

Final Fare Screen

Updated the final fare screen, including:
  1. Changed the 'Running total' to 'Chargeable amount' which consists of fare plus any extras or gratuity, minus any promo or loyalty discount.
  2. Changed the promo/loyalty to a line at the top of the fare screen to make it clear what is being discounted.
  3. Moved the edit/add promo option back to the edit fare page.

Faster Login

Improved the login flow so the login process is quicker.

Bug Fixes

  1. Fixed: Issue where the fare screen is showing before the final fare on Ghost Pricing meter jobs.
  2. Fixed: Issue where the ASAP bid list is not showing to drivers.
  3. Fixed: Issue where the urgent message "beeping" alert continuously plays, even when a message is not showing.
  4. Fixed: Issue where some drivers are not getting offered follow on bookings when eligible.
  5. Fixed: Issue where drivers could access the bid option from the Zones view when active on a job and bid while busy is disabled.
  6. Fixed: Issue where the "1 minute left" notification for Destination Mode does not show correctly on the bottom bar on the home screen.
  7. Fixed: Issue where loyalty is not applying correctly on some jobs.
  8. Fixed: Issue where the meter still runs after the job is cleared.

Minimum Requirements

To ensure Driver Companion operates and performs as designed, please make sure that your device meets the requirements listed below:

Android

  1. Operating System: Android 9.0 or above
  2. GPS: Enabled
  3. Mobile data or Wi‑Fi: Required to receive jobs and updates

iPhone (iOS)

  1. Operating System: iOS 16.0 or above
  2. GPS: Enabled
  3. Mobile data or Wi‑Fi: Required to receive jobs and updates