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The changing view of

telematics

Even though telematics has been around for over twenty years now, there is still
some hesitancy from organisations to implement this technology. Some people
still view vehicle and driver monitoring as sinister as ‘Big Brother’, but in reality
it can increase productivity, reduce costs and improve driver safety.

Save
One of the main measurable benefits

productivity. In addition with real time

of telematics systems is controlling and

tracking organisations can cut the number

reducing fuel bills. Even with today’s low oil

of miles travelled and fuel consumption by

prices, fuel is said to make up at least 30% of

locating nearest drivers to jobs.

a fleet’s running costs. With the telematics
system’s online zoomable maps, managers
get a better view of vehicles to efficiently plan
jobs at the start of the day and maximise

40

% of company car drivers actively
changed driving behaviour to
improve their fuel economy

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