Finish Strong — End of Shift
How you end your shift is as important as how you start it. These procedures protect you, the fleet, and your colleagues.
Why the End-of-Shift Matters
The end of your shift is not simply the moment you stop working — it is the moment you hand responsibility for the vehicle and its condition to Ring Tours Vienna and potentially to the next driver. Every step you skip leaves gaps in accountability that can affect you, your colleague, and the company.
You are responsible for the vehicle until the moment you close the garage door.
Every damage, every issue, every missing item — if not documented before you leave, becomes your liability by default.
Step-by-Step End-of-Shift Procedure
1. End-of-Shift 360° Video — Mandatory
Before doing anything else after your final tour, record a complete 360° walk-around video of the entire vehicle. This video closes the loop on your responsibility for that day. Walk slowly around every side, capture any marks or scratches — including those that were there this morning — and make it clear and continuous.
⚠️ Why this protects you
If the next driver finds damage in the morning and there is no end-of-shift video from you, there is no way to prove whether damage occurred during your shift or between shifts. Your video is your protection.
2. Full Vehicle Clean
The vehicle must be left in the same condition it was in when you picked it up — or better. This means:
- Remove all rubbish, cups, bottles left by guests
- Wipe seats and check for stains
- Check exterior for visible dirt or bird droppings
- Remove ALL personal items — phone chargers, bags, water bottles, clothing
The next driver needs to start fresh. A dirty vehicle is your responsibility to fix — and it wastes time in the morning rush. Leave it clean.
3. Charging — Use the Correct Charger
Using the wrong charger can damage the vehicle's battery system — this is serious and expensive. Each car has a specific charger and using the wrong one — even once — can cause battery failure.
Regular Cars
42V
Standard charger
White Car
72V
Higher voltage — do not swap
Blue Car (Old Metal Charger)
72V
Use the old metal charger — not the white car's
💡 Please reach out to the management — they will be more than happy to assist you!
Correct sequence: Plug into the power station first, then into the car.
4. Daily Report & Money Submission
Your daily report summarises all tours, payments, and any notable events from your shift. This document is how Ring Tours Vienna tracks revenue, calculates your commission, and maintains financial accuracy.
Submit your report and any cash the same day, or at the absolute latest the following day. Do not accumulate reports. Late submissions cause accounting delays and may affect your commission calculation.
Important: Your report must match the tour details you sent via WhatsApp during the day. Discrepancies will be investigated.
5. Damage & Incident Reporting
Any damage — no matter how minor — that is discovered or occurred during your shift must be reported via WhatsApp with photos. Do not wait until the next morning. Do not assume someone else will notice.
Common End-of-Shift Mistakes
Skipping the end-of-shift video
The most common and most serious mistake. Without it, you have no protection if damage is discovered later. It takes 2 minutes. Never skip it.
Using the wrong charger
The white and old metal blue cars use 72V chargers. The regular cars use 42V. Mixing them up can cause battery damage that costs hundreds or thousands of euros to repair.
Leaving personal items in the vehicle
Please remove all personal belongings and — most importantly — any rubbish from the car so it doesn't get passed on to the next driver starting their shift.