Accessing Item Surcharge Settings
To configure item surcharges:
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Log in to the Admin Panel.
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Navigate to:
Settings > Item Surcharge
Surcharge Items
The following default items can be configured:
| Name | Price Example |
|---|---|
| Meet and Greet | £5.00 |
| Child Seat | £7.00 |
| Booster Seat | £6.50 |
| Infant Seat | £8.00 |
| Wheelchair | £20.00 |
| Waiting Time After Landing | £0.10 per 1 min |
| Stopover (Via) | £4.00 |
Additional Options
You can also define Additional Options for passenger comfort or preference, such as: Newspaper, Bottle of Water, Charging Cable. These options provide a customizable experience for riders and can be managed like other surcharge items.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The label displayed to users (e.g., “Newspaper”, “Bottle of Water”). |
| Price | The surcharge amount for this item. |
| Type | Defines how the surcharge is applied. |
| Options | Allows for configuration of additional settings such as multi-choice or descriptive labels. Example: different water bottle types or sizes. |
Example Configuration
Item: Newspaper
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Price: £1.2
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Type: Amount
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Options: None
Item: Bottle of Water
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Price: £1
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Type: Select
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Options: Still, Sparkling
Notes and Best Practices
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Clarity: Use descriptive and user-friendly names to avoid confusion for passengers.
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Pricing Strategy: Set competitive and fair prices. Overpricing can deter use of optional services.
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Testing: After configuring, perform a test booking to ensure surcharges appear and calculate correctly.
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Customer Communication: Consider displaying a brief explanation of surcharges during the booking process.