Chauffeur Drive Systems

23/09/2026

We had a really good day at the LPHCA AGM and roadshow in the Marriott Hotel, Heathrow, last Thursday. It was great to meet so many of our clients at the event. Pictured is Gareth and Allan with Paul Watson of Privilege Executive Cars Leeds. But heartfelt thanks to all the CDS clients who dropped by to make it a fabulous event.

23/09/2026

We had a really good day at the LPHCA AGM and roadshow in the Marriott Hotel, Heathrow, last Thursday. It was great to meet so many of our clients at the event. Pictured is Gareth and Allan with Paul Watson of Privilege Executive Cars Leeds. But heartfelt thanks to all the CDS clients who dropped by to make it a fabulous event.

15/09/2026

We are driving south tomorrow, to attend the LPHCA Roadshow in the London Heathrow Marriott on Thursday. Come along and see us, we are really hoping to see some of our current clients, but also to talk to anyone interested in hearing about the CDS platform.
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09/09/2026

Your August CDS update - Guilty as charged 😅 We just can't stop making this thing better.

We've made a handful of practical improvements to the platform this month, all things our users have asked for directly:

MOT Document uploads in the Driver App
Drivers can now upload their MOT certificate as a document type within the app. We know MOT is a UK-specific term, but the field works just as well for any vehicle compliance documentation, wherever you're based.

Driver App Version visibility
It's easy to lose track of who's running an old version of the app, and that can affect tracking, notifications and job visibility. The Driver App screen in Settings now shows version details for every driver, so you can see at a glance who needs to update.

Self-service Currencies
Pricing internationally? You can now add and remove currencies yourself on the Exchange Rates screen, no need to contact support.

Copy Widget Settings, visualised
If you copy widget settings between clients, keeping track of who's copying from who gets confusing fast. A new button shows a full diagram of your client widget relationships at a glance.

Bulk Allocate Vehicles
You can now bulk allocate vehicles from the Diary, the same way you already can with drivers. Makes a busy day considerably quicker to dispatch.

A few other bits: Diary filtering by unassigned jobs, checklist notifications now link straight to the report, and new config options for Hide Driver Availability and Show Open Quotes Only.

And a bigger announcement: alongside our usual free weekly two-hour training bootcamps, we're introducing the CDS Roundtable, a monthly 1.5 hour open discussion between the CDS team and CDS users. Less "here's how to use the feature" and more a chance for us to hear what's actually happening across the industry, and for you to shape where the platform goes next. First one coming soon, details to follow.

We'll also be at the LPHCA AGM & Roadshow on 17th September at the London Heathrow Marriott. If you're going, come find us.

Always innovating, Always building, Always evolving.

09/09/2026

We have some difficult news 😔 We've updated the CDS platform again.

We know, we know. Another update. More features. Less admin. More time back in your day. Honestly, we don't know when we'll learn.

Free of charge, obviously, because that's just what we do.

And, in case that wasn't inconvenient enough for you, we're also very sorry to offer free weekly two-hour training bootcamps, so you can get up to speed on it without lifting a finger.

Deepest apologies to anyone whose life just got a little bit easier.

We'll try to do better. (We won't. Roll on September.)

Always innovating, Always building, Always evolving 😉

Take a look at the updates in our latest blog; https://www.chauffeurdrivesystems.com/online-chauffeur-dispatch-software-blog/chauffeur-software-updates-august-2026-cds/

03/09/2026

Lately we've noticed more chauffeur operators building their own booking platforms, and then selling them to the companies they compete with. Especially since AI has provided tools to create something in record time.
It got us thinking, so we've written a blog on why 14 years, 350 companies and 25+ countries of dedicated experience might be a stronger foundation for your tech than one operator's homegrown platform.
We're proudly independent: bootstrapped, founder-owned, and with zero interest in ever running a chauffeur company ourselves. Just honest software, built for the industry, not for a competitor.
If you want to read our latest blog: https://www.chauffeurdrivesystems.com/online-chauffeur-dispatch-software-blog/

20/08/2026

July at CDS - Platform updates and improvements

July isn't about one headline feature. It's a handful of smaller, practical changes, the kind that don't make for a big announcement but quietly make your day-to-day easier. Here's what's new in CDS this month, and what it means for your business:

CDS Connect just got faster to work with. Minimum times can now be set right down to 0 minutes, down from 15. That means when a client calls with something urgent, you can send it into the network immediately instead of waiting out an artificial buffer, so you win jobs that used to be too tight to place.

On-screen guidance, wherever you need it. New tooltips across icons, menus and buttons mean your team can hover for an instant explanation instead of digging through help articles. It's a faster ramp-up for new starters and a handy nudge for anyone using a screen they don't touch often.

One home for support. The Knowledge Base and AI Help now live together in a single Support Centre, so you stop guessing which one has your answer. AI Help also has a new feedback option, rate a response or flag it as unhelpful, which directly improves the AI over time.

A snappier diary. Payment Method is now a diary column, so payment status is visible at a glance without opening the booking. We've also changed how the diary pulls its data, meaning lighter layouts load noticeably faster, especially useful when you're working through a busy day at speed.

More flexibility via the CDS API. New webhook functionality means any system you've connected to CDS now gets notified the instant an API-created booking changes, rather than having to check back for updates. Less manual admin, more confidence that connected systems are always current.

Plus a few smaller wins: Zones are quicker to create and easier to find with a new search bar, CDS Home shortcuts can now be added in a single click from anywhere in the system, and most configuration pages have moved into one dedicated Settings area so you're not hunting for the right menu. Full details in our latest update roundup, link in comments.

None of this happens in a vacuum. Every week, our team runs free training bootcamps where we spend two hours talking directly with clients, listening to what's working and what isn't. That feedback loop is where most of these updates start.

Call us to discuss how our chauffeur platform could help you, and arrange an online demo. +44 1786 611299, or email us at [email protected]

05/08/2026

Who chases and authorises the documentation in your chauffeur or limousine business?

In a lot of chauffeur companies the answer is one person in the office, working through a list, sending the same message for the third time.

It does not have to work that way. In CDS, chauffeurs upload their own documents, images and vehicle paperwork straight through the app. Driving licence, insurance, operator licence, vehicle test certificate. The driver holds the current copy, and your system knows about it the moment it arrives.

The office stops being the collection point, and starts being the place decisions get made.

We have written up how compliance works across CDS, from the app in the driver’s hand to the compliance pack you can send to a corporate client.

https://www.chauffeurdrivesystems.com/online-chauffeur-dispatch-software-blog/chauffeur-driver-compliance-software/

23/07/2026

Your clients travel, but does your chauffeur brand travel with them?
When a booking gets passed to a partner company in another city, or another country, that's usually the moment a brand starts to fade into the background. Not with CDS Connect. Every job fulfilled through your network of vetted partners still carries your name board, your branding, and your standards, so your client experiences one seamless relationship with your company, no matter where in the country or the world the job happens.
We've put together a closer look at how this works, and why it matters as you grow. Have a read: [BLOG LINK]

How to keep your chauffeur company brand identity, documentation, and client relationships consistent as you grow internationally.

08/07/2026

June was another big month for CDS platform development.

Here's what got better in June:

🔗 CDS Connect setup is now one click away, with a new Connect Setup Summary to keep your network tidy
📱 The driver app is faster, with Mandatory Slider Order now available.
🧳 The passenger app has been updated, from improving saved locations to blocking problem passengers.
🖥️ The booking widget picked up a handful of upgrades, all from user feedback.
✅ System health Check is clearer and easier to act on.

We build because you push us to. Read the full breakdown on our blog.
https://www.chauffeurdrivesystems.com/online-chauffeur-dispatch-software-blog/chauffeur-software-updates-june-2026/