Performance Driven
MYSTERY SHOPPING
Objectives
- Travel each month on various bus routes within specific areas of the country
- To score various aspects of each journey and the overall customer experience whilst travelling.
This is an ongoing activity, which has been carried out by MSF mystery shoppers for over 4 years.
Mechanics
Mystery Shoppers were to observe the following whilst on each bus:
- The bus arriving within the scheduled time allowance
- Driver’s appearance and helpfulness/friendliness
- Comfort of ride
- Cleanliness of bus and bus stops
- Correct ticket type issued
- Service information correct and up to date
- Condition of vehicle
- Driver concentration
Results – 88% Average passed
Each section of the Mystery Shop given an individual score, overall performance percentage was given to each area visited.
Data analysed monthly and fed back to the client in order to highlight stronger areas vs focus areas within their team.
Quarterly comparison reports compiled in order that consistent performance issues or improvements can be identified and addressed.
Compliance rates contribute to the bonus and appraisal scheme of the company’s bus drivers.