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January 2, 2024

New feature - Driver re-optimize

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We've added a new feature that allows drivers to re-optimize remaining stops on routes in progress, directly from the Delivery Driver mobile app. This feature can be particularly useful when previous stops in the route were delivered out of order from the originally optimized sequence.

By default, the setting for driver re-optimization is turned off, but can be enabled from EasyRoutes Settings > Driver settings tab, in the Driver app settings section:

Once the setting is enabled, drivers using the Delivery Driver mobile app will have access to the Re-optimize button as soon as any stop in their route is marked as Delivered or Attempted out of order from their originally optimized sequence:

Once tapped, the route will reload after re-optimization is complete. Completed stops (both Attempted and Delivered) will be consolidated, and all remaining stops will be re-ordered in an optimal sequence.

Note: The driver re-optimize feature is currently only available on Premium and Enterprise pricing plans. Drivers will need to be using the latest version of the Delivery Driver mobile app (version 1.0.36 or above) in order to take advantage of this new feature.

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Delivery Driver Mobile App - Version 1.0.36

The EasyRoutes Delivery Driver mobile app has been updated to version 1.0.36 for iOSย &ย Android, including support for the new driver re-optimize feature, as well as various minor improvements and bug fixes.


About Roundtrip

Roundtrip's mission is to equip every business with the software tools they need to deliver products to their customers in a delightful way. Thousands of Shopify merchants worldwide choose EasyRoutes to power their local deliveries across dozens of product categories, from meal kits and groceries to coffee, cupcakes, kibble, and so much more. Our easy-to-use route planning and delivery optimization app is certified Built for Shopify, a two-time Shopify staff pick, and the top rated local delivery app on the Shopify App Store.

"Before getting EasyRoutes I use to spend at least 40 minutes daily, getting the addresses in the map, figuring out the best route and even with all that time spend, our customers didnโ€™t get notifications automatically, our drivers had to stop and send manual text to every recipient, witch was giving us a huge margin for error. Now with EasyRoutes everything is easier, routes are made automatically, dispatched to the drivers and notifications to our customers are in real time. Freeing the time to bake more cakes and decorate more cupcakesโ€ฆ"
Sweet E's Bake Shop
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