The RTBS Alternative with Broader Distribution & Smarter Pricing
RTBS is a New Zealand-based booking system with solid core functionality — but if you need broader OTA distribution, dynamic pricing, fleet management, and AI-powered analytics, Zaui is the platform built to take your tourism business global and grow it faster.
Zaui vs. RTBS: Why Tour & Activity Operators Are Choosing Zaui
Say goodbye to the “black hole” of communication—no more email bounce‑backs or outdated checkout flows that drive up support calls
Replace RTBS's limited distribution and static pricing with Zaui's 100+ OTA channel manager, 14-parameter dynamic pricing engine, and AI-powered demand forecasting: the tools that drive sustainable revenue growth.
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
RTBS has basic OTA integration for the New Zealand market. Zaui connects to 100+ global OTAs including Viator, GetYourGuide, Expedia, Google Things to Do, and more, with real-time inventory sync, automated commission management, and a dedicated reseller portal for agents and partners worldwide.
Zaui's onboarding specialists handle the full migration from RTBS — all your tours, activities, pricing, and availability are rebuilt and tested in a dedicated sandbox before go-live. Most operators are fully live within 2–4 weeks with no disruption to bookings.
Yes. Zaui's booking engine embeds natively into any website, WordPress, Squarespace, or custom-built. The widget is mobile-optimized and keeps the full checkout experience within your branded site, unlike RTBS's redirected booking pages.
Zaui's 14-parameter dynamic pricing engine automatically adjusts rates based on demand, lead time, seasonality, and capacity, something RTBS doesn't offer. Combined with Nera AI demand forecasting and 100+ OTA channels, Zaui operators see an average 35% revenue increase within 12 months.
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.
