Stops

Stops in RouteBot are predefined pickup and drop-off locations for personnel transportation. Instead of using individual employee addresses, you can create centralized stop points where multiple employees gather for transportation.

What is a Stop?

A Stop record in RouteBot includes:

A descriptive name for the location
Physical address with map verification
Association with a specific company/client
Geographic coordinates for route planning

Stops are useful for:

Centralized pickup points (e.g., metro stations, parking lots)
Predefined drop-off locations
Reducing route complexity by grouping nearby employees
Creating consistent pickup/drop-off schedules

Accessing Stops

Click Stops in the main navigation
You'll see a list of all stops in your system

Note: The Stops feature is available for personnel transportation and requires the appropriate permissions.

Creating a New Stop

To add a new stop:

Click the Create New Stop button
Fill in the required information

Required Fields

Field	Description	Required
Client	Select the company this stop is associated with	Yes
Name	A descriptive name for the stop	Yes
Address	The physical address of the stop location	Yes

Setting the Address

The stop's address is critical for route planning:

Enter the full street address in the address field
Click Get Location from Address to geocode the address
Verify the map pin appears in the correct location
If needed, drag the pin to adjust the exact spot

Important: The Create/Update button will be disabled until the address is verified on the map.

Saving

Click Create to save the new stop. You can edit these details at any time.

Viewing Stop Details

The stop list displays:

Column	Description
Name	The stop's descriptive name
Address	The full address of the stop
Client	The associated company/client

Click on any stop in the list to view and edit its details.

Editing a Stop

To modify an existing stop:

Go to Stops
Click on the stop you want to edit
Update the desired fields
If you change the address, re-verify the map location
Click Update to save changes

Deleting a Stop

Warning: Deleting a stop may affect employees assigned to that stop and related services.

To delete a stop:

Open the stop details
Scroll to the bottom
Click Delete
Confirm the deletion when prompted

Using Stops with Employees

Employees can be assigned to stops instead of using their home addresses:

Assigning an Employee to a Stop

Open the employee record
Find the stop assignment fields:
- Get On Stop - Where the employee is picked up
- Get Off Stop - Where the employee is dropped off
Select the appropriate stops
Save the employee record

Benefits of Using Stops

Simplified routes: Fewer individual pickup points
Consistent timing: Predictable pickup/drop-off times
Easier coordination: Employees know exactly where to go
Reduced travel time: Optimized routes with fewer stops

Best Practices

Naming Conventions

Use clear, recognizable names:

Include landmarks: "Metro Station - Central"
Include areas: "North Parking Lot"
Be specific: "Main Gate Entrance"

Location Accuracy

Always verify map pins are correct
Place pins at the exact pickup spot
Consider accessibility for vehicles
Account for traffic flow at the location

Stop Planning

When setting up stops:

Choose locations accessible by shuttle vehicles
Consider employee distribution and travel times
Select spots with adequate waiting areas
Ensure the location is easy to find

Multiple Stops

For large operations:

Create stops in different areas of the city
Group employees by their nearest stop
Balance the number of employees per stop
Consider rush hour traffic patterns

Common Issues

"Stop not appearing in employee assignment"

Verify the stop exists and is saved correctly
Check the stop is associated with the correct company
Ensure you have access permissions

"Address not verifying"

Try entering a more complete address
Include city and postal code
Manually drag the pin to the correct location
Check the address format for your country

"Can't save the stop"

Ensure all required fields are filled
Verify the address is confirmed on the map
Check for validation errors

Stops vs. Individual Addresses

Aspect	Individual Addresses	Stops
Pickup location	Employee's home	Centralized point
Route planning	Many individual stops	Fewer consolidated stops
Timing	Varies per employee	Consistent for all users
Flexibility	High (door-to-door)	Moderate (must travel to stop)
Best for	Small operations	Large operations

Next Steps:

Managing Employees - Assign employees to stops
Personnel Services - Create services using stops
Managing Companies - Set up company clients