How to Set Up Bus Seat Plan Rotation in WpBusTicketly PRO

Want to upgrade your bus booking website?

The online bus ticketing market is growing rapidly, and a customized seat plan can provide a significant advantage.

This post will show you how to use WpBusTicketly’s new seat plan rotation feature. This Pro-exclusive tool lets you rotate individual seats or entire rows to match the unique layout of your buses, whether you operate luxury coaches, sleeper buses, or standard fleets.

We’ll walk you through the setup, helping you create a better booking experience that can boost your business.

Why Add Seat Plan Rotation to Your Bus Booking System?

Before diving into the how-to, let’s talk benefits:

• Realistic Layouts: Rotate seats (e.g., 90° or 180°) to reflect actual bus designs, reducing booking errors and improving trust.
• Revenue Optimization: Tie into PRO’s Intermediate Route Inventory Support, where seats become available for resale after drop-offs, allowing multiple bookings per seat on long routes.
• Enhanced User Experience: Customers see interactive, accurate seat maps during reservations, leading to higher conversion rates.
• PRO-Only Perks: Beyond rotation, enjoy custom seat icons, colors, tooltips, dynamic pricing, and buffer times to prevent overbooking.

According to Mordor Intelligence, “The global bus seat market is projected to reach approximately USD 14.93 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.71% over the forecast period of 2025-2030.”

Prerequisites: Get Your Site Ready

Don’t skip this! Seat rotation builds on a solid foundation. If you’re new, start here based on MagePeople’s official setup guide.

Step 1: Install the Free Core Plugin and WooCommerce

• Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
• Go to Plugins > Add New, search for “Bus Ticket Booking with Seat Reservation” (WpBusTicketly).
• Install and activate it.

• Install and activate WooCommerce (a prerequisite for all bookings).
• Complete WooCommerce’s setup wizard: Set store details, add a “Bus” product type label, and configure basic settings.

Step 2: Upgrade to WpBusTicketly PRO

Seat rotation is PRO-exclusive, so this is essential.

• Visit the official PRO page: WpBusTicketly PRO.
• Choose a plan:
  • Standard: $149/year (1 domain, updates, support).
  • Business: $599/year (10 domains).
  • Deluxe: $499 lifetime (1 domain).
  • Ultimate: $1,299 lifetime (10 domains). (Renewals cost the same; new features are added automatically.)
• Purchase and download the ZIP from your MagePeople account.

• In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, select the ZIP (e.g., addon-bus-ticket-booking-with-seat-reservation-pro.zip), and install/activate.
• Install the required MagePeople PDF Support plugin (prompted after PRO activation) for ticket features.
• Enter your license key in WpBusTicketly > Settings to unlock PRO features—no data from the free version is affected.

Pro tip: Test on a staging site first. PRO enhances the free plugin without overwriting anything.

Step 3: Create a Basic Bus Entry

1. Go to Bus > Add New Bus.
2. Add a title (e.g., “Flix Bus Service”), featured image, and basic info: Bus ID, Coach Type (e.g., “Chair”), Seat Type.
3. In Bus Information Settings > General Info, set initial seat basics: Total seats, rows, columns, driver position.

You can learn all the complete bus booking settings, from how to create a bus booking website.

Now, onto the star of the show: seat rotation!

Step 4: Enable and Set Up Seat Rotation in the Seat Configure Tab

With PRO active, the Seat Configure tab gets supercharged. This is where you’ll enable rotation.

1. Access the Seat Configure Tab:

• In your bus edit page, scroll to Bus Information Settings > Seat Configure.
• Define the base layout: Input rows (e.g., 6), columns (e.g., 2×2 with aisle), total seats (e.g., 40), and driver position (e.g., front-left). PRO allows skipping detailed plans for simple total-seat bookings, but uses the visual grid for rotation.
• The PRO interface shows an interactive seat map editor, unlike the free version’s basic grid.
• Enable the Rotation Button:
  • In the Seat Configure tab, look for the “Enable Seat Rotation” toggle or the “Rotation” button (often represented by a circular arrow icon in the toolbar). This PRO-exclusive option appears under advanced seat settings.
  • Toggle it ON. This unlocks the rotation tools. (If not visible, ensure PRO is activated, clear cache, and reload. Version 5.6+ is required for this update.)
  • Save preliminary changes to preview the enhanced editor.
• Rotate Your Seats:

• With rotation enabled, click on a seat in the visual.
• A rotation handle appears; drag it or use preset buttons (e.g., 90°, 180°, 270°) to adjust orientation in real-time. This simulates forward, backward, or sideways facing, perfect for custom bus designs.
• Preview the layout: The editor updates live, showing how passengers will see it during booking. For example, rotate the rear seats 180° for a lounge-style bus.
• Update and Save the Seat Plan:
  • Once customized, click Update at the bottom. This saves the rotated plan to your bus entry and syncs with WooCommerce—no manual exports needed.
  • Handle related PRO sections:
    • Date Settings: Set operation dates, off days, and advance booking minimums.
    • Pricing & Route: Add stops, times, and prices (PRO enables dynamic per-seat pricing for rotated positions).
    • Pickup Points & Registration Form: Customize passenger details with PRO’s personalized forms (e.g., add ID fields).
    • Tax Configuration: Enable if required in your region.

Step 5: Publish and Test the Rotated Seat Plan

• Scroll up and click Publish (or Update for existing buses).
• Preview: Click the eye icon to view the frontend booking page.
• Test a Booking
• Check the seat rotation

FAQs About Seat Plan Rotation in WpBusTicketly PRO

Here are answers to common questions to help you get started or troubleshoot:

Wrapping Up: Rotate Your Way to Booking Success

Adding Bus seat plan rotation with WpBusTicketly PRO transforms your WordPress site into a dynamic, user-friendly booking platform. By enabling the rotation button in the Seat Configure tab, you’re not just tweaking seats; you’re optimizing revenue with features like intermediate inventory and delivering a top-notch experience for travelers.

This setup is straightforward and scalable. Ready to elevate your bus service? Grab PRO today and watch your bookings soar!