The real-time mobile working solution from Freeway Fleet Systems will eliminate paper forms, such as job cards and inspection sheets. Freeway’s software has already been implemented in the workshop and is used to schedule maintenance work, manage defects, parts and fuel spend.
The move is part of a wider strategy by the operator to boost efficiency with digital reporting.
Cardiff Bus plans to integrate Freeway with its bus operations system to provide full visibility and improve management of vehicle allocation and availability.
“The technology on vehicles is advancing quickly and Cardiff Bus has been a pioneer in the introduction of on- and off-bus technology,” says Gareth Mole, engineering director, Cardiff Bus.
“To further improve our services we realise that the management of the fleet, and maintenance in particular, needs to keep pace with technical advances elsewhere.
“We see Freeway as the enabler to transforming that side of the business with further digitisation and the elimination of cumbersome paperwork.”