How to Add Drivers in Bobok (School Dashboard)

Overview

The Driver Management section allows schools to add and manage transport drivers in Bobok. You can add drivers in two ways:

1. Manually (One-by-One Entry)

2. Bulk Upload using CSV

Both methods ensure that drivers are properly registered for student transport tracking and safety.

Where to Find This Section

1. Log in to the Bobok School Dashboard

2. Navigate to: Driver Management

3. You will see:

• Filter section (Date, Type, Status)

• Driver list table

• Buttons: Add Driver and Upload via CSV

Option 1: Add Driver Manually

When to Use

• Adding a single driver

• Making quick entries

• Adding new drivers occasionally

Steps to Add Driver

1. Click on “Add Driver”

2. A pop-up form will open. Fill in the following details:

Basic Information

• Driver Name (Required)

• Email (Required)

• Phone Number (Required)

Driver Verification

• Driver Photo (Recommended)

• DL Front (Driving License Front Image) (Required)

• DL Back (Driving License Back Image) (Required)

• DL Number (Required)

3. Click “Save Driver”

Important Tips

• Ensure the phone number is active (used for communication/logins)

• Upload clear images of Driving License

• Double-check DL Number for accuracy

Option 2: Upload Drivers via CSV (Bulk Upload)

When to Use

• Adding multiple drivers at once

• Migrating data from another system

• Initial setup of drivers

Steps to Upload CSV

1. Click on “Upload via CSV”

2. Click “Download Sample CSV”

3. Open the sample file and fill in driver details correctly

4. Save the file in CSV format

5. Upload the file using “Choose File”

6. Click “Upload”

CSV Guidelines (Very Important)

• Do NOT change column names in the sample file

• Ensure:

• Phone numbers are valid

• Emails are correctly formatted

• No empty mandatory fields

• Use proper file format: .csv only

Understanding the Driver List

Once added, drivers will appear in the table with:

• Name

• Phone

• Email

• Photo

• Status

• Create Date

• Action (View/Edit/Delete/Inactive/Delete/Gate Entry-Exit QR Scan Access if enabled)

Filters Available

Use filters to manage large data:

• From Date / To Date → Filter by creation date

• Type → Filter driver category (if applicable)

• Status → Active/Inactive

Click:

• Apply → To filter

• Reset → To clear filters

Best Practices

• Always verify Driving License documents before saving

• Use CSV upload for large schools

• Keep driver data updated and active

• Regularly review inactive or outdated records

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Uploading incorrect CSV format

• Missing DL images in manual entry

• Typo in phone number (affects communication)

• Skipping mandatory fields

Outcome

After adding drivers:

• Drivers become available for vehicle assignment

• They can participate in student pickup & drop tracking

• Their records are stored for verification and audit