The Bokun Alternative with Real Transport Operations & Fleet Management
Bokun is a strong channel manager and marketplace platform, but it's not built for transportation operations. Zaui gives you Bokun's distribution reach plus full fleet management, route scheduling, dynamic pricing, and live passenger manifests, all in one platform.
Zaui vs. Bokun: Why Transport Operators Choose Zaui Over Bokun
Say goodbye to the “black hole” of communication—no more email bounce‑backs or outdated checkout flows that drive up support calls
Go beyond Bokun's marketplace model with Zaui's full operations suite: fleet scheduling, live manifests, intermodal routing, and dynamic pricing that together cut operational overhead by up to 50%.
Advanced dynamic pricing increases revenue as buses fill and accommodates variable schedules and holiday peaks
Support mobile walk‑up sales and contactless QR check‑ins so drivers always have an up‑to‑the‑minute passenger list
Real‑time SMS alerts, service‑disruption updates and live tracking via Twilio and Samsara integration eliminate “communication vacuums"
Give Your Guests a Seamless Booking and Boarding Experience.
The All-in-OneTransportation Software for Modern Operators
Simplify scheduling, automate operations, and optimize every journey. Zaui centralizes intermodal booking, dispatch, and fleet management for operators running buses, ferries, trains, or charters.
Walkup Sales
- Sell Multi-Mode Trips
Offer combined trips across different transport modes from a single inventory, selling by seat, leg, or full vehicle. - Mobile App for Walk-Up Sales:
Capture last-minute passengers or group bookings on-site using Zaui’s mobile POS. - Contactless Check-In
Scan tickets and boarding passes for quick and secure passenger processing across all modes. - Real-Time Scheduling
Live availability updates across all sales channels, ensuring accurate bookings and preventing overbooking.
Operations
- Live Passenger Manifests
Drivers, captains, and staff can access up-to-date passenger lists for every leg of the journey. - Automated Notifications
Send confirmations, reminders, and disruption alerts to passengers for each mode of travel. - Route Optimization & Planning
Automatically calculate optimal routes, including transfers and stopovers, for multi-leg journeys. - Resource Optimization
Assign vehicles, crew, and equipment efficiently based on demand, availability, and fleet capacity. - Prevent Double-Bookings
Zaui synchronizes inventory in real-time across all modes, agencies, and OTAs to maximize occupancy.
Advanced Features
- Connections & Hubs
Enable seamless transfers between routes, stations, or terminals for multi-leg intermodal journeys. - Interlining Capabilities
Allow passengers to book multi-operator trips on a single ticket while maintaining accurate scheduling and seat assignments. - Customizable Reports & Analytics
Track bookings, revenue, occupancy, and operational metrics across all modes of transport. - Dynamic Pricing
Automatically adjust fares based on demand, seasonality, and lead time to maximize revenue. - Distribusion Integration & Third-Party Distribution
Connect your intermodal inventory to global OTA networks and marketplaces, extending reach and exposure. - Upsell & Packaging Options
Combine trips, tours, or excursions across modes to offer packaged experiences for higher passenger value.
How Zaui Solves Key Operator Challenges
Frequently Asked Questions About Intermodal Booking Software
Yes, and Zaui goes further. Zaui connects to 100+ OTAs including Viator, GetYourGuide, Expedia, and Google Things to Do with real-time inventory sync, automated commission management, and zero double-bookings. Plus Zaui adds the operations backend Bokun doesn't have.
Zaui's migration team handles the full move from Bokun — all products, channel connections, pricing rules, and availability are rebuilt in Zaui's system with a tested sandbox before go-live. Zero downtime, full continuity.
Yes. Zaui's booking engine embeds into any website with a native widget, unlike Bokun's hosted checkout. Customers stay in your branded environment through the entire booking and payment process.
Zaui's 14-parameter dynamic pricing engine outperforms Bokun's static rate cards by automatically adjusting prices based on demand, capacity, lead time, and seasonality, driving 15-25% higher revenue per booking on average.
Absolutely. Multi-leg trips, scheduled routes, and private charters are managed in one system, with per-seat, per-leg, or per-vehicle pricing.
Zaui supports Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.Net, and other gateways with PCI-compliant checkout.
Yes. Zaui optimizes resource allocation, assigns vehicles and crew, tracks availability, prevents double bookings, and updates inventory in real-time.
Flexible subscription plans are based on fleet size and required features, with no hidden fees. Personalized quotes are available via demo.
Yes. Dedicated onboarding specialists guide setup, training, and integrations. Ongoing support is available via email, phone, and live chat, with access to tutorials and best practices.
