AI phone answering built for transportation companies

Every missed call is a ride you didn't run.

Your drivers can't answer while driving, and your dispatcher can't be on two calls at once. BookLine AI answers every call, takes ride requests 24/7, texts trip details straight to dispatch, and transfers urgent calls to a live dispatcher.

Works with your dispatch text line, your dispatcher's phone, your office phone system
Sample call · CityLine Car Service (example)0:42
Hi, I need a ride to O'Hare tomorrow morning, pickup around 5 AM.
I can set that up. What's the pickup address, and how many passengers?
214 Maple Street in Elmhurst, just me and one suitcase.
Got it, 5:00 AM pickup at 214 Maple Street in Elmhurst to O'Hare, one passenger. I'm texting the details to dispatch now, and you'll get a confirmation text shortly.
Ride request captured Dispatch texted Confirmation texted
The cost of a missed call

Every unanswered ring is a fare that goes to the next number on the list.

Riders don't wait for a callback

If nobody picks up while your team is driving or dispatching, the rider calls the next company.

One ring, one trip gone

An airport run, a facility contract trip, a round-trip medical appointment. Any of them can disappear in one unanswered call.

Requests come in around the clock

Early flights, late shifts and next-morning medical trips get booked at all hours, not just when the office is open.

Built for how transportation companies actually work

An AI receptionist that speaks dispatch.

Ride requests, 24/7

Captures pickup and drop-off addresses, pickup time, passenger count and special requirements on every call, day or night.

Digit-by-digit accuracy

Reads phone numbers back digit by digit and confirms addresses before ending the call, so dispatch never chases a wrong number.

Instant dispatch texts

Every request is texted to your dispatch number the moment the call ends, with pickup, drop-off, time and callback number. The rider gets a confirmation text too.

Live dispatcher transfers

A waiting passenger, a same-hour trip, a driver issue: urgent calls transfer straight to a live dispatcher. You define what counts as urgent.

Built for NEMT

Takes recurring schedules like dialysis three times a week, bookings from facility staff and case managers, and asks about wheelchair or stretcher needs so the right vehicle shows up. Protected details are masked and we sign a BAA.

Rates and service area

Answers the repeat questions, rates, coverage area, wheelchair accessibility and vehicle types, from what you tell us during onboarding.

How it works

Live in days, not months.

Tell us about your operation

Your rates, service area, fleet, wheelchair and stretcher capability, dispatch number, and what counts as urgent. One short call.

We build your receptionist

We configure the assistant in your voice, set up dispatch text alerts and your live-transfer line, and load your rates and policies.

Test together, then go live

You call it with a fake airport run and a fake urgent call, we tune it, and we flip your forwarding when it sounds like your dispatch desk.

Try it yourself

Call (866) 823-0175 and ask it what a caller would.

The demo line is the same assistant your customers would hear. Try saying:

  • "I need a ride to the airport tomorrow at 5 AM"
  • "How much is a trip from downtown?"
  • "Do you have wheelchair-accessible vehicles?"
  • "I need to talk to a dispatcher"
(866) 823-0175
Transparent by design

It says it's an AI. Every call, right after your name.

More than a dozen states require every party to consent before a call is recorded, and more states each year require bots to identify themselves. Our greeting handles both, so a caller can never say they were misled, and the transcripts in your dashboard are ones you can rely on. Anyone who asks for a person gets one.

"Thank you for calling Bella's Salon. This call may be recorded for quality assurance. This is Jessica, an AI assistant. How can I help you today?"
Questions owners ask

Questions transportation owners ask.

Can the AI actually take a ride booking over the phone?

Yes. The AI collects pickup address, drop-off address, pickup time, passenger count, and any special requirements like wheelchair accessibility or car seats. It reads the caller's phone number back digit by digit, then texts the complete trip request to your dispatch number and a confirmation to the rider. Your dispatcher assigns the vehicle as usual.

What happens to urgent calls, like a driver running late or a stranded passenger?

Urgent calls transfer straight to a live dispatcher. You define what counts as urgent, a passenger waiting at pickup, a same-hour ride, a driver issue, and the AI routes those to your dispatch line immediately while handling routine requests itself.

Does it work for NEMT and recurring medical appointments?

Yes. The AI takes recurring trip schedules like dialysis three times a week, bookings from facility staff and case managers, and captures mobility requirements. Protected details are masked in transcripts and summaries, data is encrypted at rest, and we sign a Business Associate Agreement with medical transport customers. Details are on our HIPAA page at /hipaa.

Can it answer questions about rates, service area and vehicles?

Yes. During onboarding we train the AI on your rate structure, coverage area, fleet, wheelchair and stretcher capability, and policies, so it answers the repeat questions that eat up dispatcher time.

Does it tell callers it's an AI?

Yes. Right after your company's name it says the call may be recorded for quality assurance, then introduces itself as an AI assistant. Callers can ask for a person at any time.

Do I need to change my phone number?

No. We forward your existing dispatch or booking line to the AI. Riders, facilities and account customers keep calling the same number they always have.

How long does setup take?

Most transportation companies go live within 3 to 5 business days. We train the AI on your rates, service area and fleet, connect your dispatch text alerts and transfer line, and test with you before launch.

Pricing

Flat monthly. Unlimited minutes.

Essentials
$197/mo
$1,000 one-time setup, $0 on a 12-month term. Month to month otherwise.

One location. Answers, books into your calendar, takes messages, texts confirmations. Unlimited minutes.

Pro
$397/mo
$2,000 one-time setup, $0 on a 12-month term. Month to month otherwise.

Multi-location, department routing, Spanish, custom integrations and a named person who knows your setup.

Compare plans in detail

Ready to stop missing rides?

Call the demo and book a fake airport run. If it handles you well, it'll handle your riders well.

(866) 823-0175