Why businesses switch
What it fixes
Fuel costs you cannot explain
Fuel is issued and claimed with little link to distance or trips.
Missed service and renewals
Insurance, inspection and service dates are remembered too late.
Dispatch by phone call
Trips are assigned by calls and messages, and nobody has the full picture.
Rentals tracked in a notebook
Bookings, deposits and returns are hard to follow and easy to dispute.
Trips and dispatch
Assign vehicles and drivers, issue trip sheets and see what is on the road and what is free.
- Trip sheets and assignments
- Driver and vehicle availability
- Trip history per vehicle
Fuel, maintenance and reminders
Record fuel and repairs per vehicle and get SMS reminders before service, insurance or licences expire.
- Fuel and cost per kilometre
- Service and repair history
- Renewal reminders by SMS
Car rental and cab bookings
Take bookings, deposits by M-PESA and returns, with the condition of each vehicle recorded.
- Rental bookings and contracts
- Deposits and payments by M-PESA
- Cab booking and driver allocation
Who it's for
Built for Kenyan transport businesses
Logistics companies
Car hire firms
Cab operators
Distributors with fleets
Schools with buses
Construction & haulage
Built in, not bolted on
Works with the tools Kenyan businesses already use
M-PESA
STK push and C2B payments post straight to the right sale or invoice.
KRA eTIMS
Tax invoices are sent to KRA as you sell, with the QR code on every receipt.
SMS & WhatsApp
Receipts, reminders and alerts reach customers and managers instantly.
Works offline
Keep selling and recording when the internet drops. Everything syncs when it's back.
Compare
How it compares with the alternatives
| Feature | Lightswitch Fleet system | Spreadsheets & paper | Generic imported software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service and renewal reminders | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| M-PESA payments matched automatically | Yes | No | Rarely |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Configured to your workflow | Yes | No | No |
| Local support team | Yes, 24/7 | No | Limited |
FAQ
Fleet system questions
Can it remind us before insurance and inspection expire?
Yes. Reminders are sent by SMS ahead of each renewal or service date.
Can drivers use it on their phones?
Yes. Drivers can see trips and record fuel and mileage on a phone, even offline.
Does it handle car rentals?
Yes. Bookings, contracts, deposits by M-PESA and returns are managed in one place.
Can it work with our warehouse?
Yes. Dispatch can connect to the Lightswitch inventory system for orders and deliveries.
How many vehicles can it manage?
From a handful of vehicles to large fleets across several branches.
Free demo
Book your Fleet system demo
Pick a time and we'll walk you through the system using a business like yours. It takes about 30 minutes, by Zoom, phone or at your premises.
- 0724776933
- WhatsApp us
- info@lightswitch.co.ke
- 51 Lenana Rd, Block A, Suite A4, Nairobi Kenya
- Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00