RideSuite Vehicle Types

RideSuite Vehicle Types

Before you can begin using RideSuite, you will need to add your vehicles to the platform and organise them by type. Vehicle type is determined by size and class using the standard classification system described below. Using a common standard is crucial when importing agency bookings or collaborating with transport partners.

Our tried and tested classification system is compatible with all major transport booking agencies. Speak to a member of our team for assistance with classifying your fleet.

Sizes

Vehicle type size is determined by maximum passenger capacity. Vehicles of different capacities, but with similar characteristics are grouped together as follows:

  • Taxi: vehicles licensed as a taxi with maximum capacity of 1 to 4
  • Car: vehicles with maximum capacity of 1 to 4
  • Taxivan: vehicles licensed as a taxi with maximum capacity of 3 to 8
  • Minivan: vehicles with maximum capacity of 3 to 8 
  • Minibus: vehicles with maximum capacity of 9 to 19
  • Minicoach: vehicles with maximum capacity of 20 to 35
  • Coach: vehicles with maximum capacity of 36 to 99
  • Shuttle: shared vehicles with unspecified capacity 

Classes

RideSuite recognises four vehicle type classes:

  • Economy: sometimes called Low Cost
  • Select: sometimes called Regular or Standard
  • Premium: sometimes called Business or Executive
  • Luxury: sometimes called VIP or First Class

Vehicle Definitions & Examples

Vehicle CategoryCodeCapacityDescriptionExamples
Economy Taxiatx1-4A clean and well-maintained smaller or basic specification vehicle less than 10 years old.Hyundai Accent, Skoda Fabia and superior models more than 6 years old
Select Taxibtx1-4A clean, well-maintained and nicely presented spacious vehicle less than 6 years old.VW Passat, Toyota Prius, VW Sharan, Ford Mondeo, Opel Insignia and superior models over 4 years old
Premium Taxictx1-4A recent model pristine condition premium vehicle less than 4 years old.Mercedes E-Class, and other executive and business models such as Audi A6 or BMW 5 series.
Luxury Taxidtx1-4A recent model immaculately-presented luxury vehicle less than 4 years old.Mercedes S-Class, and other VIP-type vehicles such as Audi A8 or BMW 7 series.
Economy Caracr1-4A clean and well-maintained smaller or basic specification vehicle less than 10 years old.Seat Toledo, Hyundai Accent, Skoda Fabia and superior models more than 6 years old
Select Carbcr1-4A clean, well-maintained and nicely presented vehicle less than 6 years old.VW Passat, Toyota Prius, VW Sharan, Ford Mondeo, Opel Insignia and superior models over 4 years old
Premium Carccr1-4A recent model pristine condition premium vehicle less than 4 years old.Mercedes E-Class, and other executive and business models such as Audi A6 or BMW 5 series.
Luxury Cardcr1-4A recent model immaculately-presented luxury vehicle less than 4 years old.Mercedes S-Class, and other VIP-type vehicles such as Audi A8 or BMW 7 series.
Economy Taxivanatv3-8A clean and well-maintained vehicle less than 10 years old.Smaller or basic specification minivans and superior models more than 6 years old.
Select Taxivanbtv3-8A clean, well-maintained and nicely presented vehicle less than 6 years old.VW Transporter, Renault Trafic and similar vehicles.
Premium Taxivanctv3-8A recent model pristine condition premium vehicle less than 4 years oldMercedes Vito or V-Class and premium versions of other brand vehicles.
Luxury Taxivandtv3-8A recent model immaculately-presented luxury vehicle less than 4 years old.Strictly limited to top specification Mercedes V-Class models.
Economy Minivanamv3-8A clean and well-maintained vehicle less than 10 years old.Smaller or basic specification minivans and superior models more than 6 years old.
Select Minivanbmv3-8A clean, well-maintained and nicely presented vehicle less than 6 years old.VW Transporter, Renault Trafic and similar vehicles.
Premium Minivancmv3-8A recent model pristine condition premium vehicle less than 4 years old.Mercedes Vito or V-Class and premium versions of other brand vehicles.
Luxury Minivandmv3-8A recent model immaculately-presented luxury vehicle less than 4 years old.Strictly limited to top specification Mercedes V-Class models.
Economy Minibusamb9-19A clean and well-maintained minibus less than 12 years old.Toyota HIAce and superior models more than 8 years old.
Select Minibusbmb9-19A clean, well-maintained and nicely presented minibus less than 8 years old.Ford Transit, Renault Master and similar minibuses without special upgrades.
Premium Minibuscmb9-19A recent model pristine condition premium minibus less than 6 years old.Mercedes Sprinter and high specification VW Crafter or similar models, typically with tinted windows and/or leather seats.
Luxury Minibusdmb9-19A recent model immaculately-presented luxury minibus less than 6 years old.Strictly limited to top specification Mercedes Sprinter models.
Economy Minicoachach20-35A clean and well-maintained minicoach less than 20 years old.Basic specification minicoaches, or those with prominent branding. Also older superior model minicoaches.
Select Minicoachbch20-35A clean, well-maintained and nicely presented minicoach less than 10 years old.Modern minicoaches with minimal slogans or branding.
Premium Minicoachcch20-35A recent model pristine condition premium minicoach less than 8 years old.Newer minicoaches with only discreet branding, and with features such as tinted windows and/or leather seats.
Luxury Minicoachdch20-35A recent model immaculately-presented luxury minicoach less than 6 years old.Luxuriously finished minicoaches for VIP clients.
Economy Coachach36-99A clean and well-maintained coach less than 20 years old.Basic specification coaches, or those with prominent branding. Also older superior model coaches.
Select Coachbch36-99A clean, well-maintained and nicely presented coach less than 10 years old.Modern coaches with minimal slogans or branding.
Premium Coachcch36-99A recent model pristine condition premium coach less than 8 years old.Newer coaches with only discreet branding, and with features such as tinted windows and/or leather seats.
Luxury Coachdch36-99A recent model immaculately-presented luxury coach less than 6 years old.Luxuriously finished coaches for VIP clients.
Shuttlersh1-99A clean and well-maintained coach less than 20 years old.Any coach brand, but excludes buses.
Express Shuttlexsh1-99A clean and well-maintained minibus less than 12 years old.Any minibus or coach brand, but excludes buses.

Note: See this spreadsheet for image examples.

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