UK plans tougher rules on handheld phone use while driving
The UK Department for Transport plans to broaden the offence of using a handheld phone while driving to cover any purpose, including non-connected applications. The proposed changes would also cover tablets and similar devices, while retaining exemptions for hands-free and mounted use.
VerdEnergy Adopts JabbaTalk for Vehicle Tracking Solution
VerdEnergy selects JabbaTalk's tracking solution for vehicle management and remote downloads, enhancing operational efficiency and data integration capabilities.
Archway Travel Selects JabbaTalk for Fleet Management
Archway Travel Ltd. partners with JabbaTalk to enhance fleet tracking and management capabilities, aiming for improved operational efficiency and customer service.
Launch of OnTrack App for Enhanced Driver Communication
The OnTrack App, integrated with the TrustTrack platform, streamlines communication between drivers and fleet managers, facilitating task and route management in one unified system.
WalkMe Interactive Guide Enhances TrustTrack User Experience
The new WalkMe interactive guide facilitates user navigation on TrustTrack, improving task completion efficiency for both new and experienced users on the platform.
JabbaTalk previews OptiTrack fleet platform and PlugTrack vehicle tracker
JabbaTalk previews OptiTrack, a route-planning and real-time fleet-monitoring platform, and PlugTrack, a plug-and-play vehicle tracker with OBD-II data reading, GPS and GSM connectivity.
Local Councils Missing Out on M2M Technology Benefits
Research highlights a £400 million potential saving for councils through M2M technology, yet two thirds of councillors remain unfamiliar with its applications.
Unmarked HGVs to Monitor Dangerous Driving on UK Roads
The Highways Agency and police will deploy unmarked HGVs on motorways and A-roads to identify dangerous driving by monitoring traffic from an elevated position. A previous pilot recorded 462 offences, including mobile-phone use and failure to wear seatbelts.
Launch of PocketTrack Mobile Application for Tracking System
PocketTrack enables fleet managers to access vehicle data and notifications on their mobile devices, enhancing operational control and productivity.
Fleet Telematics: Legal Implications and Investment Hesitation
Fleets cite legal concerns and resource limitations as barriers to telematics adoption, despite potential benefits in cost savings and fraud prevention.
ComSonics develops device to detect drivers texting on mobile phones
US company ComSonics says its Sniffer Sleuth device can detect radio frequencies associated with texting, calling and mobile data. The proposed enforcement tool was close to production but faced legislative and privacy hurdles.
Ofcom Approves Broadband Access for UK Transport Sectors
Ofcom greenlights the use of satellite technology to enhance broadband access for passengers on UK transport, with speeds exceeding 10Mbps expected by year-end.
