Event technologies have made some pretty amazing advances in my 30+ years in the music industry. But none address the complex and often beleaguered world of event transportation. 

Our LittleCar team has spent countless hours over many months building and meticulously testing a software system that finally brings transportation on par with other music industry technologies. 

Here are 5 (of many reasons!) to upgrade to LittleCar:

1)  Simple set up

LittleCar has streamlined the complicated task of gathering information from talent and organizing the transportation system without a single spreadsheet or whiteboard in sight! No more spreadsheet version control and formatting. The comprehensive information needed to build transfers (talent information, drivers, vehicles, locations, etc.) can be built in a few minutes and clicks and modified just as quickly.

2)  Seamless flow of information

LittleCar ensures that talents and the transportation team are always in sync. Easily build talent needs into the system and deliver talent itineraries that also include driver and vehicle information. Make a change and it instantly updates the talent, dispatch, and driver.  Again, there is no need for multiple spreadsheets and multiple texts to drivers (hoping that they get it right).

3)  Driver efficiency

No more texting copies of sticky notes to drivers. LittleCar’s mobile app allows drivers to view detailed information for each run, track flight status in real-time, link to live phone numbers for all contacts, and update their status with dispatch without the need for radio or phone calls.  Any changes or additions to runs are automatically updated on the driver’s mobile app. 

4)  Transparency

Customized user profiles allow transportation managers to build and work within the system while allowing other users access without sharing proprietary information. For example, the drivers will only see information for the transfers assigned to them; backstage managers will only see the runs that originate and depart from their stage; using the system’s GPS tracking, the security team can track drivers’ locations in the event of emergencies. The list goes on! 

5)  Mobile Access

The LittleCar system is fully accessible and interactive on all mobile devices. Transportation managers can view, revise, delete runs, send or print reports, update statuses, and add users - all from a phone or tablet.  Additionally, users have customized access to run information and lists of talent/driver/airport greeter contact information.