# Monthly shift transport questions, answered **Short answer:** Daily shift pickups and drops on a monthly contract, priced per company. Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels runs daily shift transport for companies on monthly contracts across Gujarat: Becharaji and the SMG plant area, Vithalapur, Sanand, Changodar, Mehsana, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Vadodara. Prices are quoted per company as a fixed monthly price per vehicle with a kilometre limit, a price per trip or per kilometre on actuals, fixed for the contract term. Drivers wear a uniform and carry an ID card, and every trip has a boarding list. - Source page: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/ - Answered by: Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels - Last checked: 30 October 2026 ## Key facts about monthly shift transport | Fact | Value | |---|---| | Pricing models | Fixed monthly per vehicle with a km limit, per trip, or per km on actuals; quoted per company | | Rates | Fixed for the contract term, revised at renewal | | Drivers | In uniform, with an ID card the security gate can check | | Each trip | A boarding list of who travelled | | Vehicles | Sedan, Ertiga, Innova Crysta, own Tempo Travellers and buses | | Billing | One monthly GST invoice; bank transfer; credit period agreed per company | ## Answered questions - How is monthly shift transport priced? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-pricing-models/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-pricing-models/index.md): Three models, always quoted per company. - What does a fixed monthly price per vehicle include? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/fixed-monthly-price-per-vehicle/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/fixed-monthly-price-per-vehicle/index.md): The vehicle, the driver and an agreed kilometre limit. - How are extra kilometres billed on a monthly shift vehicle? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/extra-kilometres-on-a-monthly-vehicle/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/extra-kilometres-on-a-monthly-vehicle/index.md): At the per-km rate, shown on the monthly invoice. - Is per-trip or per-km billing better for shift transport? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/per-trip-or-per-km-billing/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/per-trip-or-per-km-billing/index.md): Per trip when runs vary; per km when route lengths vary. - Do shift transport rates change if fuel prices go up during the contract? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/fuel-price-changes-during-the-contract/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/fuel-price-changes-during-the-contract/index.md): No: fixed for the contract term, revised at renewal. - Is a monthly shift transport contract cheaper than booking cabs every day? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-contract-vs-daily-cabs/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-contract-vs-daily-cabs/index.md): Usually yes for daily shifts: better rates, fewer bookings. - How can we estimate the monthly cost of shift transport? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/estimate-the-monthly-cost-of-shift-transport/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/estimate-the-monthly-cost-of-shift-transport/index.md): From headcount, towns, route lengths, runs and working days. - How soon can monthly shift transport start? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/start-date-for-monthly-shift-transport/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/start-date-for-monthly-shift-transport/index.md): On a date agreed with you after the route plan. - Can a small company hire just one vehicle for shift transport on a monthly basis? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/one-vehicle-on-a-monthly-contract/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/one-vehicle-on-a-monthly-contract/index.md): Yes, one car or one Tempo Traveller is enough to start. - Can we add vehicles or routes during a monthly shift contract? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/add-vehicles-during-the-contract/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/add-vehicles-during-the-contract/index.md): Yes: quoted and added to the same monthly invoice. - Can we reduce vehicles if our headcount drops during the contract? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/reduce-vehicles-when-headcount-drops/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/reduce-vehicles-when-headcount-drops/index.md): Yes, as the contract allows: merge routes or use smaller vehicles. - Do your shift transport drivers wear a uniform and carry an ID card? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/driver-uniform-and-id-card/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/driver-uniform-and-id-card/index.md): Yes, both, on every company route. - Can the shift vehicle carry our company's name? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/company-name-on-the-vehicle/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/company-name-on-the-vehicle/index.md): Yes, a sticker or a board with your company name. - Do you keep a boarding list of employees on each shift trip? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/boarding-list-for-each-trip/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/boarding-list-for-each-trip/index.md): Yes, a boarding list for every trip. - How do shift vehicles get through our plant's security gate? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/security-gate-entry-for-shift-vehicles/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/security-gate-entry-for-shift-vehicles/index.md): Vehicle and driver list first; ID cards and papers at the gate. - Can one vehicle cover two shifts? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/one-vehicle-for-two-shifts/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/one-vehicle-for-two-shifts/index.md): Yes, when the timings and route lengths allow. - Do you run monthly transport for a general shift (office hours) only? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/general-shift-office-transport/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/general-shift-office-transport/index.md): Yes: a morning pickup and an evening drop per route. - Do you run shift transport on Saturdays? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/saturday-shift-transport/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/saturday-shift-transport/index.md): Yes, and Sundays and holidays too when you work. - What happens if an employee is not at the pickup point? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/employee-not-at-the-pickup-point/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/employee-not-at-the-pickup-point/index.md): The driver calls, waits as agreed, then moves on. - Can we ask for a different driver on our shift route? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/change-of-driver-on-request/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/change-of-driver-on-request/index.md): Yes: serious or repeated complaints mean a new driver. - Can you send a car if an employee falls ill during a shift? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/medical-emergency-during-a-shift/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/medical-emergency-during-a-shift/index.md): Yes, a car 24/7; for an emergency, call an ambulance (108). - Do shift routes run during heavy rain and the monsoon? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-in-heavy-rain/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-in-heavy-rain/index.md): Yes, with safety first and delays reported at once. - Can you give transport records for our ISO, customer or compliance audits? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-records-for-audits/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-records-for-audits/index.md): Yes: trip records, papers, logs and policies on request. - Do you run monthly shift transport in Sanand GIDC? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-in-sanand/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-in-sanand/index.md): Yes, with cars and drivers based near Sanand. - Do you run monthly shift transport in the Changodar industrial area? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-in-changodar/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-in-changodar/index.md): Yes, with routes from Ahmedabad, Sanand and Bavla. - Can you pick up shift staff from Bavla every day? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/staff-pickups-from-bavla/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/staff-pickups-from-bavla/index.md): Yes, daily, for Sanand, Changodar and nearby units. - Can you pick up shift staff from Viramgam every day? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/staff-pickups-from-viramgam/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/staff-pickups-from-viramgam/index.md): Yes, for Sanand, Vithalapur and the SMG plant area. - Can you pick up shift staff from Kadi every day? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/staff-pickups-from-kadi/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/staff-pickups-from-kadi/index.md): Yes, for the SMG plant area and Vithalapur. - Can you pick up shift staff from Mehsana every day? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/staff-pickups-from-mehsana/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/staff-pickups-from-mehsana/index.md): Yes, for the SMG plant area and nearby units. - Do you run monthly shift transport in Gandhinagar and GIFT City? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-in-gandhinagar-and-gift-city/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-in-gandhinagar-and-gift-city/index.md): Yes, with routes from Ahmedabad, about 25 to 30 km. - Do you run monthly shift transport in Vadodara? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-in-vadodara/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/monthly-shift-transport-in-vadodara/index.md): Yes, with cars and drivers available in Vadodara. - Do you run shift transport for pharma units? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-pharma-units/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-pharma-units/index.md): Yes, with records and NDA for regulated sites. - Do you run shift transport for electronics and semiconductor units? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-electronics-units/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-electronics-units/index.md): Yes, including start-up phases and rotating shifts. - Do you run shift transport for warehouses and logistics parks? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-warehouses/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-warehouses/index.md): Yes, with night shifts and peak-season extra runs. - Do you run shift transport for hospital staff? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-hospital-staff/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-hospital-staff/index.md): Yes, day and night shifts, 24/7. - Do you run staff transport for hotels? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-hotel-staff/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-hotel-staff/index.md): Yes: staff shifts and guest transfers on one account. - Do you run transport for offices with night shifts? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-for-night-shift-offices/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-for-night-shift-offices/index.md): Yes: night pickups and drops, 24/7. - Do you run transport for construction and project sites? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-for-construction-and-project-sites/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-for-construction-and-project-sites/index.md): Yes, for the length of the project. - Do you run shift transport for food and FMCG plants? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-food-and-fmcg-plants/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-for-food-and-fmcg-plants/index.md): Yes, including seasonal peaks and contract staff. - How do we set up monthly shift transport with Shiv Shakti? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/how-to-set-up-monthly-shift-transport/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/how-to-set-up-monthly-shift-transport/index.md): Seven steps, from the first message to go-live. - What should a shift transport contract include? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-contract-checklist/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-contract-checklist/index.md): Twelve points, from routes and pricing to SLA and privacy. - How should we compare shift transport quotes from different vendors? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/compare-shift-transport-quotes/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/compare-shift-transport-quotes/index.md): Like for like: model, limits, vehicles, backup and extras. - How many vehicles do we need for our shift transport? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/how-many-vehicles-for-shift-transport/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/how-many-vehicles-for-shift-transport/index.md): Group by shift and town, then match vehicle sizes. - Should we use a transport vendor or buy our own buses? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-vendor-or-own-buses/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-vendor-or-own-buses/index.md): A vendor avoids capital, drivers and backup worries. - Should we use a transport vendor or app cabs for shift staff? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-vendor-or-app-cabs/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/shift-transport-vendor-or-app-cabs/index.md): A vendor for daily shifts; apps for one-off rides. - Should we use a Tempo Traveller or a bus for a shift route? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/tempo-traveller-or-bus-for-shifts/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/tempo-traveller-or-bus-for-shifts/index.md): Tempo Traveller for mid-size groups; bus for large ones. - Should we use a sedan, Ertiga or Innova Crysta on a shift route? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/sedan-ertiga-or-innova-for-shift-routes/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/sedan-ertiga-or-innova-for-shift-routes/index.md): Sedan 4 · Ertiga 6 · Innova Crysta 7. - What should a company transport policy for shift staff cover? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/company-transport-policy-for-shift-staff/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/company-transport-policy-for-shift-staff/index.md): Eligibility, timings, no-shows, safety, conduct, data, complaints. - Can you handle transport while our new plant is starting up? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-for-a-new-plant-start-up/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/transport-for-a-new-plant-start-up/index.md): Yes: cars first, then routes as hiring grows. - What happens in the first month of a shift transport contract? https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/first-month-of-a-shift-transport-contract/ (plain text: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/shift-transport/first-month-of-a-shift-transport-contract/index.md): Fine-tuning routes, then the first report and invoice review. ## How does a monthly shift contract start? Send the location, the staff per shift and the towns they come from. We plan the routes and vehicles, quote in the pricing model that suits you, and agree the start date with you after the route plan. - Employee transport vendor file for plants (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/transport-vendor/employee-transport-for-manufacturing-plants.html) - More employee transport answers (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/employee-transport/) ## Quick answers **Do you publish monthly prices?** No. Prices are quoted per company after the route plan. **Do rates change with fuel prices?** No. Rates are fixed for the contract term and revised at renewal. **Do drivers carry ID cards?** Yes, and they wear a uniform on company routes. **Do you keep a boarding list?** Yes, for every trip.