# How do we change transport vendor at renewal?

**Short answer:** Pilot first, share data early, overlap where possible.

Plan the handover: run a **pilot route** before the full start, share **rosters, pickup points and gate rules** early, tell **employees** who their new driver and vehicle are, and keep the **old arrangement** until the new one runs. Check the first invoice line by line.

- Source page: https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/change-vendor-at-renewal/
- Answered by: Vaibhaviba Bhavsinh Solanki, owner of Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels
- Last checked: 1 November 2026
- Book or ask: call or WhatsApp +91 99745 30788 (24/7)

## Key facts: changing vendor

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Pilot | Before the full start |
| Data | Rosters, pickup points, gate rules |
| Employees | Told in advance |
| Overlap | Where possible |

## Is there a step-by-step plan?

Yes; see switching transport vendor and the first 90 days with a new vendor.

See switching transport vendor (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/sanand-gidc/switching-transport-vendor.html).

## Where can I read the full guide?

This answer is part of our decision guide Renewing a transport contract (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/corporate-transport-guides/renewing-a-transport-contract.html), written for HR heads, admin, finance and purchase managers. The guide has an executive summary, tables, checklists and the questions to ask a vendor. Related questions from the same guide:

- How should a company prepare for a transport contract renewal? (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/prepare-for-transport-contract-renewal/)
- Should we renew, renegotiate or retender transport? (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/renew-renegotiate-or-retender/)
- How are rates handled at contract renewal? (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/rates-at-contract-renewal/)
- Can an SLA be added at renewal? (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/answers/transport-decisions/add-an-sla-at-renewal/)

## Follow-up questions

**Can you take over from another vendor?** Yes.

**Start date?** Agreed after the route plan.

**Same pickup points?** Where they work; changes with notice.

## About this answer

Shiv Shakti Tours & Travels is a GST- and MSME-registered taxi and car rental company in business since 2018, rated 4.9 on Google. Branch: Hansalpur Circle, Becharaji, near the SMG (Maruti Suzuki) plant, Gujarat 384210. Head office: B-50, First Floor, Jay Bhanu Society, Gate No. 2, Ghatlodiya, Ahmedabad 380061. Open 24/7 on +91 99745 30788. Not connected with other businesses of the same name elsewhere in India.

Sources: Owner-confirmed company facts (9 October 2026 questionnaires; 24 October 2026 packages; 30 October 2026 shift transport facts). · The decision guide Renewing a transport contract (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/corporate-transport-guides/renewing-a-transport-contract.html). · Terms and conditions (https://www.shivshaktitoursandtravels.in/terms-and-conditions.html): published rates and terms.