Ride Management
The Rides page provides comprehensive visibility into all ride activity across your fleet. Monitor active rides in real-time, review completed trips, investigate issues, and track key performance metrics.
Navigation
Access the Rides page from the sidebar by clicking Rides.
Dashboard Overview
Summary Cards
At the top of the Rides page, summary cards show key metrics:
| Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Rides | All rides in the selected period |
| Active Rides | Currently ongoing rides |
| Completed Rides | Successfully finished rides |
| Total Revenue | Revenue from all rides |
Click Active Rides to filter the list to show only ongoing rides.
View Modes
- List View - Detailed table with full ride information
- Card View - Compact cards for mobile viewing
Understanding Ride Status
Status Types
| Status | Description | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Ride is currently in progress | Green badge |
| Paused | Ride temporarily paused | Yellow badge |
| Completed | Ride finished successfully | Gray badge |
| Cancelled | Ride was cancelled | Red badge |
Auto-Pause States
Rides can be automatically paused for various reasons:
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Throttle Disabled | Vehicle throttle disabled (e.g., in no-go zone) |
| Locked | Vehicle was locked during ride |
| Low Battery | Battery dropped below threshold |
| Connection Lost | IoT device lost connection |
Auto-Pause Billing
While paused, rides continue to accrue time charges unless your pricing is configured otherwise.
Viewing Ride Details
Ride Information
Click on any ride to view its full details:
Basic Information:
- Ride number (unique identifier)
- Customer name and contact
- Vehicle number and model
- Start and end times
- Duration and distance
Financial Details:
- Unlock fee
- Per-minute charges
- Total fare
- Payment method
- Promo codes applied
Route Information:
- Start location
- End location (for completed rides)
- Route map with GPS trail
- Speed data
Real-Time Data (Active Rides)
For active rides, the detail view shows:
- Live duration counter
- Current location on map
- Live speed reading
- Battery level
- Connection status
Filtering and Searching
Quick Filters
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| All | Show all rides |
| Active | Only ongoing rides |
| Completed | Only finished rides |
| Cancelled | Only cancelled rides |
Search
Search for rides by:
- Ride number
- Customer name
- Customer email
- Vehicle number
Advanced Filters
- Date range - Filter by start date
- Status - Specific ride status
- Vehicle - Rides for a specific vehicle
- Customer - Rides by a specific customer
Context Filtering
Navigate to Rides from:
- Vehicle details - Shows rides for that vehicle
- Customer details - Shows rides by that customer
The filter is automatically applied and shown in the header.
Ride Lifecycle
Starting a Ride
Rides begin when a customer:
- Scans the vehicle QR code
- Unlocks via the app (if vehicle is nearby)
- Vehicle unlocks successfully
- Timer starts
The system records:
- Start timestamp
- Start location (GPS)
- Customer ID
- Vehicle ID
- Unlock fee
During the Ride
While a ride is active:
- GPS locations are recorded periodically
- Speed is monitored for zone enforcement
- Battery level is tracked
- Time charges accrue
Ending a Ride
Rides end when:
- Customer taps "End Ride" in the app
- Vehicle is locked
- Final location is recorded
- Fare is calculated and charged
Automatic Ending
Rides may end automatically if:
- Maximum ride duration is reached
- Vehicle battery is depleted
- Customer payment fails
- Operator force-ends the ride
Managing Active Rides
Monitoring Active Rides
- Click Active Rides summary card
- View all ongoing rides
- Click individual rides for details
- Monitor for unusual activity
Force-Ending a Ride
In exceptional circumstances, operators can end rides:
- Click on the active ride
- Click End Ride (admin action)
- Confirm the action
- Provide a reason (for records)
Force-End Billing
Force-ended rides are still billed up to the end point. The customer receives a notification explaining the ride was ended by the operator.
Handling Paused Rides
For paused rides:
- Review the pause reason
- Check vehicle status
- Contact customer if needed
- Vehicle will resume when issue resolves
Ride Analytics
Per-Ride Metrics
Each ride shows:
- Duration - Total time (minutes)
- Distance - Total distance (km)
- Average Speed - km/h
- Revenue - Total charges
Aggregated Metrics
View trends in:
- Rides per day/week/month
- Revenue over time
- Average ride duration
- Popular start/end locations
Route Visualization
Ride Map
Completed rides show:
- Start point (green marker)
- End point (red marker)
- Route path (blue line)
- Waypoints along the route
GPS Trail
The GPS trail shows:
- All recorded locations
- Color-coded by speed
- Timestamps at intervals
- Pause points highlighted
Handling Issues
Common Issues
| Issue | Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Ride won't end | Lock failure | Check vehicle status, try again |
| Incorrect charge | Pricing error | Review and issue refund |
| Missing route data | GPS issues | Check IoT device |
| Stuck in "active" | App/connection issue | Force-end if needed |
Customer Complaints
When a customer reports an issue:
- Find the ride by number or customer
- Review the ride details and timeline
- Check GPS data for anomalies
- Issue refund if warranted
- Document the resolution
Refund Processing
To process a refund:
- Open the ride details
- Note the charge amount
- Navigate to customer wallet
- Issue credit or refund
- Document the reason
Best Practices
Active Ride Monitoring
- Check active rides dashboard regularly
- Investigate rides over 2 hours
- Monitor for rides in restricted zones
- Watch for unusual patterns
Issue Prevention
- Ensure vehicles are properly maintained
- Keep IoT devices charged and connected
- Set appropriate ride time limits
- Configure zones correctly
Record Keeping
- Don't delete ride records
- Document all manual interventions
- Keep refund records
- Track issue patterns
Exporting Ride Data
CSV Export
Export ride data for analysis:
- Apply desired filters
- Click Export
- Select date range
- Download CSV file
Export Fields
- Ride ID
- Customer info
- Vehicle info
- Start/end times
- Duration/distance
- Revenue
- Status
Need Help?
For ride management questions, contact support@levyelectric.com with the ride number and description of the issue.