GIBS Driver

About GIBS Driver

GIBS Driver is the official companion app for bus drivers operating on the Greek islands through the Greek Island Buses (GIBS) platform. It gives drivers everything they need to manage their shifts, provide real-time location tracking for passengers, and validate tickets — all from their phone.

This app is designed exclusively for authorised bus drivers working with participating KTEL bus operators.

KEY FEATURES

🚌 Shift Management
View your upcoming and past shift assignments in one place. See route details, scheduled times, and assigned bus information. Start and end shifts with a single tap.

📍 Real-Time GPS Tracking
When you start a shift, the app automatically begins sharing your bus's location with passengers via the Greek Island Buses platform. Passengers can see your bus moving on the live map, helping them plan their journey and know exactly when you'll arrive.

📱 QR Ticket Scanner
Validate passenger tickets quickly and accurately using the built-in QR code scanner. The app instantly confirms whether a ticket is valid, already used, expired, or invalid — with clear visual feedback. A manual entry option is available for damaged or unreadable QR codes.

✅ Smart Ticket Validation
The scanner handles multiple ticket types including single rides, return trips, day passes, and season passes. It includes a cooldown system for return tickets to prevent double-scanning and provides "attention" flags for special ticket categories.

🗺️ Route Progress
Follow your route on an interactive map with a visual timeline showing each stop. The app marks stops as completed as you progress along the route, giving you a clear view of your journey.

👥 Waiting Passengers
See real-time counts of passengers waiting at upcoming stops, updated live via the system. This helps you anticipate demand and manage boarding efficiently.

💬 Dispatcher Messages
Receive important messages and alerts from dispatch, including schedule changes, route updates, and system notifications. Messages are categorised by type (Info, Alert, Schedule, System) for quick prioritisation.

🔄 Background Tracking
GPS tracking continues even when the app is in the background or the screen is locked, ensuring passengers always have accurate bus location data. A persistent notification keeps you informed that tracking is active.

📴 Offline Resilience
If you lose mobile signal in remote areas, the app buffers GPS data and ticket scans locally, automatically syncing everything once connectivity is restored.

🌍 Multi-Language Support
Available in English, Greek, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Turkish.

REQUIREMENTS
- This app requires an authorised driver account on the Greek Island Buses platform.
- You must be employed by or contracted with a participating bus operator.
- Location and camera permissions are required for core functionality.

ABOUT GREEK ISLAND BUSES
Greek Island Buses is modernising public transport across the Greek islands, working directly with local KTEL bus operators to provide digital solutions for drivers, passengers, and administrators.

For support, contact your dispatcher or email [email protected].