Best Volunteer Driver Apps

Volunteer driver programs are essential for many nonprofit organizations and community initiatives. Efficient scheduling and management of volunteer drivers can significantly impact these programs’ success. In this article, we will compare five volunteer driver scheduling software applications, each designed to streamline the process of coordinating volunteer drivers and ensuring they can provide their valuable services effectively.

Out of the 8 apps reviewed, the top 5 are:

1. SPEDSTA: Best overall
2. MJM INNOVATIONS: Best for Senior Center event scheduling
3. SCHEDULE PLUS: Best low-priced option
4. RIDE SHEDULER: Best planner
5. ASSISTED RIDES: Best ride assistance planner

1. SPEDSTA

• COST: $$
• Free trial: 30 days
• Driver app: YES
• Passenger app: YES
• Partner app: YES
• Automatic Route Planning: YES
• Phone Dispatch Coordination: YES
• Senior Center Event Scheduling: NO

SPEDSTA is the pick for best overall volunteer driver scheduling software. This feature-rich solution is user-friendly, competitively priced and comes with solid customer support.

2. MJM INNOVATIONS

• COST: $$
• Free trial: NO
• Driver app: YES
• Passenger app: NO
• Partner app: NO
• Automatic Route Planning: NO
• Phone Dispatch Coordination: NO
• Senior Center Event Scheduling: YES

If you’re looking for a basic cloud-based volunteer driver scheduling software, you’ll want to take a closer look at MJM Innovations. This deceptively simple solution offers essential routing functionality for a price that’s hard to resist.

3. SCHEDULE PLUS

• COST: $
• Free trial: 14 days
• Driver app: YES
• Passenger app: NO
• Partner app: NO
• Automatic Route Planning: NO
• Phone Dispatch Coordination: NO
• Senior Center Event Scheduling: YES

SCHEDULE PLUS offers an integrated platform that includes Senior Center Event scheduling, driver workflows and pre-built and custom reports. This is a spreadsheet like program that simplifies entry of rides and managing rides.

4. RIDE SCHEDULER

• COST: $$$
• Free trial: 30 days
• Driver app: YES
• Passenger app: NO
• Partner app: YES
• Automatic Route Planning: NO
• Phone Dispatch Coordination: NO
• Senior Center Event Scheduling: YES

The RIDE SCHEDULER platform uses broadcast style ride scheduling to optimize driver time. With RIDE SCHDULER, you can create efficient passenger and driver schedules and track your dispatchers from a single dashboard.

5. ASSISTED RIDES

• COST: $$$$
• Free trial: 30 days
• Driver app: YES
• Passenger app: NO
• Partner app: YES
• Automatic Route Planning: NO
• Phone Dispatch Coordination: NO
• Senior Center Event Scheduling: NO

ASSISTED RIDES is a feature-rich scheduling platform that’s used in volunteer driver and community transportation organizations. This tool has been around since 2004 and is geared toward traditional volunteer organizations.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

MIKE B.

Mike is a seasoned transportation consultant and technology advocate. Drawing from years of experience in the transportation industry, Mike bridges the gap between innovative software solutions and practical implementation strategies. His articles focus on the transformative power of software for organizations that deliver transportation options for the elderly, special needs and disabled communities. Outside his writing endeavors, Mike enjoys exploring the landscapes of Costa Rica and advocating for sustainable transportation initiatives.