Features and How to use guide
Free & Busy Button
What it is
A quick tap to show other drivers whether you're Free or Busy on the map.
Why it matters
Knowing who’s free or busy helps drivers avoid crowding quiet areas, spot where work is building, and spread out across the city.
If you see drivers turning Busy, it usually means customers are waiting.
The more drivers who use it, the smarter the map becomes.
How it works
Just tap the Free/Busy button when you start or finish a job.
Your status updates instantly so other drivers can make better decisions.
Why you should use it
Because it helps the whole trade.
The more accurate the live map, the easier it is for all of us to find work faster.
The more we share, the smarter the network becomes.
Add Events
What it is
A quick way for drivers to update BARTY with what’s happening around town — events finishing, queues forming, crowds building, or anything useful for other drivers.
Why it matters
The taxi trade has always looked out for each other.
Adding events is the same thing — just digital.
Drivers are always seeing things:
Shows ending, stations getting busy, traffic forming, hotel ranks emptying.
Sharing that info helps everyone earn more and waste less time.
How it works
If you spot something useful, simply tap “Add Event”, choose the type of event, and hit submit.
It appears instantly on the map for other drivers.
Why you should use it
Because your knowledge helps other drivers make better decisions — and their updates help you.
Live Alerts
What it is
Real-time alerts that keep you updated about only the things you care about — busy ranks, events finishing, traffic issues, police activity, and more.
Why it matters
Drivers don’t want noise.
You only need the info that actually helps you find work or avoid trouble.
Live Alerts make that easy:
You choose what categories you want and distance, and BARTY only notifies you about those.
It means you stay in the know.
How it works
Turn on the alert types you want — Events, Ranks, People, Traffic, Police, etc.
When something happens in that category, you’ll get a notification.
Or, if you prefer, just tap the icons on the map to see what’s happening nearby without any alerts.
Why you should use it
It gives you the right information at the right time, helping you plan your next move quickly and stay ahead of the road.
BARTY AI (Voice)
What it is
Your voice-controlled taxi assistant.
Instead of typing, you can ask Barty for information or tell Barty what you’re seeing on the road — all hands-free.
Why it matters
Drivers don’t have time to stop and type.
Voice makes everything faster, safer, and more natural.
Just speak, and BARTY does the rest — whether you’re asking where the work is, reporting traffic, or checking what’s happening in a certain area.
How it works
Tap the microphone and talk:
“Ask Barty…” for anything you want to know.
“Tell Barty…” to share what you see (events, traffic, people, ranks, police).
Barty listens, understands, and updates the map or gives you the answer instantly.
Why you should use it
It keeps your hands on the wheel, saves time, and makes sharing and getting knowledge effortless — just like chatting to another driver, but with instant results.
Live Map Screen
What it is
A real-time map showing everything happening around the city — events, ranks, people, traffic, police, and more — all in one place.
Why it matters
Drivers need the full picture to make smart decisions.
With the live map, you can instantly see where the action is: what’s finishing, what’s busy, where drivers are working, and where trouble spots might be.
It’s the quickest way to understand the city at a glance.
How it works
Every update from drivers appears on the map as a pin or icon.
Just tap any pin to see full details — event finish times, traffic notes, rank updates, crowds, alerts and more.
You stay informed without needing to dig through menus.
Why you should use it
It’s the centre of the whole BARTY experience — one screen showing everything you need to decide where to go next.
Future Features
What it is
A growing list of new tools coming to BARTY — all shaped by taxi drivers.
Why it matters
The future of BARTY is about building a proper driver community.
Soon you’ll be able to see friends on the map, get guided to the nearest toilets, hear tourist tips for passengers, and even connect with customers directly.
Everything we build is designed to make your working day easier.
How it works
We’ll share upcoming ideas inside the app and let drivers vote on what we build next.
Your ideas and feedback decide the roadmap.
Why you should use it
Because BARTY is growing fast, and the future features will only get better with driver input.
Get involved now and help shape what comes next.
