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9. Create or Modify Taximeter Configuration
Once an Operator Company has been created, the Dealer may Create or Modify a
Taximeter Configuration for that Operator Company. This Configuration sets basic
parameters for the way in which the taximeter will operate. The procedure is as follows:
1. Click on Create or Modify Taximeter Configuration.
2. If Taximeter Configurations have already been created for this Jurisdiction, they will be
listed in the table. If you want to modify one of those configurations, simply click on the
name of the Taximeter Configuration you want to modify.
3. If a new Taximeter Configuration is required, set the filter boxes to indicate the desired
Jurisdiction, Zone and Operator. Then click on Create New Taximeter
Configuration.
4. When the Taximeter Configuration screen opens, the available fields may be edited.
An explanation of these fields is as follows:
a. Make the Configuration Name meaningful so it reflects what you want to do.
b. In the Apply Discount Percentage field you can insert a value by which all
parameters on all tariffs will be discounted. For example, if you insert “10%”, all fares
will be discounted by 10%.
c. The Vacant Time Threshold is the value at which the vacant time between jobs will
be highlighted with a RED background colour, on the Jobs List.
d. The Vacant Kms Threshold is the value at which the vacant kms between jobs will
be highlighted in RED background colour, on the Jobs List.
e. The Night Shift Start Time and Night Shift End Time are used to define the
difference between night shifts and day shifts. Any shift started between these two
times will be considered a Night Shift. Any shift started outside of these times will be
considered a Day Shift.
f. Print Shift Report Automatically enables the Operator to select whether or not a
Shift Report is automatically printed on the miniature thermal printer at the end of
every shift.
g. If Mandate End of Shift Capture is selected, drivers will be required to enter data
into the G5 Taximeter at the end of every shift. That data will be uploaded to the G5
Server. If this option is not selected, drivers will not be required to enter any end of
shift data.
h. If Truncate Shift Report is selected, the Shift Report is printed without indicating the
end of shift taximeter totals.
i. The Driver Authentication Mode, enables the Operator to determine whether or not
drivers are required to log onto the taximeter before starting fares. If Open is
selected, anyone can log onto the taximeter at any time. If PIN is selected, drivers
are required to enter a PIN before being able to start a shift and take taxi fares. This
is the recommended setting. The Card option is reserved for future use.
j. The End of Shift Data Entry section enables an Operator to specify how the driver’s
pay-in is to be calculated.
k. The Operator Revenue Cap may be set to a Fixed value if required.
l. The Operator Revenue Percentage may be set to a Fixed Percentage of the Total
Shift Money, if required.
m. The Operator Fuel Percentage may be set to nominate the percentage of fuel costs
to be borne by the Operator.
