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TransitQuote Pro V6 Released

TransitQuote Pro v6 Released

Prepare Your Delivery Business For the Future.

We are pleased to announce the release of TransitQuote Pro V6 – the first update in our wider business reboot and our first major release this year.

This version represents a significant technical milestone for TransitQuote and establishes a modern, stable foundation for future development.


Key Improvements in V6

PHP 8 Support

TransitQuote Pro V6 fully supports PHP 8, ensuring:

  • Compatibility with modern hosting environments
  • Improved security standards
  • Enhanced runtime performance
  • Long-term platform stability

Customers upgrading their servers to PHP 8 can now do so with confidence.


Updated Google Maps API Integration

Google has introduced substantial changes to its Maps Platform configuration and billing model. V6 includes updated integration aligned with current Google Cloud requirements.

  • Modern API configuration standards
  • Improved reliability of distance calculations
  • Compatibility with current Google billing policies

Legacy API keys will continue to function, allowing existing customers to upgrade at a convenient time.


Improved WooCommerce Compatibility

V6 enhances compatibility with the latest versions of WooCommerce, improving:

  • Synchronization between WooCommerce and TransitQuote Jobs.
  • Checkout compatiabilty.
  • Integration consistency across updates.

This ensures smoother operation for live e-commerce environments.


Enhancements for New Installations

Built-In Google Maps API Key Checker

To simplify onboarding, V6 includes an integrated API key validation tool that:

  • Verifies key activation.
  • Confirms required Google services are enabled.
  • Identifies configuration issues early.

This reduces setup friction and support requirements.


In-Dashboard Documentation

Detailed documentation is now accessible directly within the WordPress dashboard.

Each feature is clearly explained at the point of configuration, improving clarity for administrators and reducing reliance on external documentation.


Under the Hood: Structural Improvements

TransitQuote Pro V6 includes substantial internal improvements designed to support long-term maintainability and scalability.

Architecture Modernisation

  • Refined code structure.
  • Alignment with modern PHP 8 standards.
  • PSR-12 compliant.

Performance Optimisation

  • Database efficiency improvements.
  • Reduced processing overhead.
  • Improved execution efficiency.

These changes strengthen the core platform and reduce future technical risk.


Development Process Upgrade

As part of this business reboot, we have also upgraded our internal software development processes and tooling.

This includes:

  • Modernised development environments.
  • Improved automated testing coverage.
  • Streamlined release workflows.
  • Enhanced quality assurance processes.

These upgrades enable a faster development and testing cycle and support more consistent, reliable releases going forward.


Back To The Future

TransitQuote Pro V6 establishes the foundation for:

  • More regular release cycles.
  • Continued WooCommerce compatibility updates.
  • Expanded functionality.
  • Ongoing performance enhancements.

This release marks the beginning of a new and forward-looking roadmap.


We appreciate the continued support of our customers and partners and look forward to delivering further improvements in the months ahead.

TransitQuote
Professional delivery pricing solutions for WordPress and WooCommerce.

New Service Planner added to TransitQuote Pro v5.0.1

Courier Service Planner for WordPress

The TransitQuote Service Planner is Now Available For All Pro Customers

Included with TransitQuote Pro v5.0.1 is the first beta version of the TransitQuote Service Planner (Beta release). This is the first part of a major admin UI upgrade that has been in the works for some time.

The Service Planner is a new page for courier or transportation business team website administrators to set up and manage the services, vehicles and the billing rates that you offer your customers on your business website.

The original plugin dashboard is still available so using the Service Planner is entirely optional.

In the first version we focused on making it easier to set up and adjust distance based and flat rate billing by showing a live preview of the quotes that will be generated based on the rates that you enter.

Custom Development Service Relaunch

Custom TransitQuote Development Service

Are you in need of a delivery pricing and management tool that is tailored to the specific needs of your business?

While our core software packages aim to be as flexible as possible, we understand that all businesses have different requirements.

That’s why we are proud to announce the relaunch of our software customization service for the TransitQuote range of delivery pricing and management tools for WordPress.

2023 Will be a Year of Upgrades

Software Redesign

We’re excited to announce that 2023 will be a year of major upgrades to the TransitQuote suite of delivery pricing and job management tools. Over the past year, we’ve been researching and testing some new web technologies and components which we are using to create a more streamlined experience for your businesses.

Booking Form Upgrade in TransitQuote Pro

New Booking Form Settings

TransitQuote Pro version 4.5.0 is out this week and one of the most important new features is an improvement to the way booking forms are set up.

The aim of the booking form upgrade is to give you more flexibility when configuring multiple booking forms.

Why would you want to set up more than one booking form? There are a number of reasons:

Are You Ready for 2021?

Fresh snow on the road

It’s the beginning of a new year and after last year, boy are we glad!

The holiday season is over and those of us who can work from home or are key workers are back at work.

After the Christmas rush many industries including couriers and logistics can be on the quiet side during January so it is the perfect time to strategize and make plans to improve and grow during 2021.