London, 23 January 2012 - The fleet management partnership between Go-Ahead Group and MiX Telematics, a key contributor towards Go-Ahead's operational success which has seen fuel efficiency increase by 12 percent and accidents reduce by 17.6 percent since 2007/8, has been extended and is now set to continue for a further four years.
Brussels/Kortrijk - Well-known Belgian bus operator, De Lijn, has opted to install MiX Telematics’ proven bus and coach solution for its fleet of more than 1,800 buses. The contract was won by Rauwers, MiX Telematics’ channel partner in Belgium, and will help De Lijn to significantly reduce their fuel costs while enhancing passenger comfort.
Following successful evaluation trials which have seen marked improvements in fuel efficiency and a reduction in accident rates, Nottingham-based Premiere Travel Limited has elected to fit MiX Telematics' Fleet Manager solution to its entire passenger carrying fleet of 80 vehicles.
The winner of the 2011 MiX Telematics-sponsored 500 Challenge, a competition organised by Go-Ahead London to encourage, recognise and reward improved driving standards, has been announced. Following a closely contested 'eco-drive' between Go-Ahead London's 20 top drivers at the Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, driver Craig Honeyman from the company's Belvedere Garage emerged as overall victor to secure the contest's top prize of a brand new Fiat 500.
In the 12 months since it equipped its 230-strong fleet with Mix Telematics' Fleet Manager solution and the optional RIBAS system, Cardiff Bus has gone on to reap operational benefits in terms of fuel savings, and enhanced customer safety and comfort.
MiX Telematics, a global leader in vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, plans to gain further ground in the bus and coach industry in Europe by exhibiting at the 40th Busworld Kortrijk in Belgium, Hall 8, Stand 39, from 21 to 26 October 2011.
As Steve Coffin of MiX Telematics explains, fleet management isn't just for long haul transport; there are benefits aplenty to be had for localised waste management and recycling operations too.
MiX Telematics will be exhibiting at the Coach and Bus Live 2011 at Stand G44, Halls 17/18, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham 5-6 October.
MiX Vehicle Conversions, the specialist body-building and vehicle-equipment-fitment division of MiX Telematics, has been purchased by Imperial Commercials Limited.
Council-owned Ipswich Buses, which provides local bus services in and around Ipswich, is fitting its 71-strong fleet with MiX Telematics' Fleet Manager solution in order to reduce fuel consumption and provide passengers with more comfortable, smoother journeys.
MiX Telematics Fleet Manager solution is to be showcased at this year's Motor Transport Awards*, an event widely recognised as the 'Oscars' of the UK transport industry.
MiX Telematics launches MiX Display – a robust in-vehicle driver terminal built to optimise commercial fleet performance
MiX Track, which is being launched at the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show, has proved a resounding success in a series of pre-launch previews which has resulted in more than 2,000 vehicles already being connected to the new system.
MiX Telematics announces carbon neutrality and offers an industry-first solution to customers
MiX Telematics, a global leader in fleet management technology and innovation, and Mobileye, world-renowned for its collision prevention systems, have collaborated to boost driver safety through integrating their world-class solutions.
MiX Telematics is launching MiX Track, an all-new, cost-efficient version of its tried, tested and proven DataTrak commercial vehicle track and trace product at the 2011 Commercial Vehicle Show.
In a move designed to reduce its carbon footprint, save fuel, improve safety and enhance levels of customer comfort and service, Cardiff Bus has equipped its entire 230-strong fleet with MiX Telematics' Fleet Manager system
MiX Telematics has achieved certification to the internationally-recognised ISO 14001 environmental management standard, underpinning the company's commitment to minimising the impact of its operations upon the environment.
MiX Telematics UK Limited has been announced as the winner of the Green Technology Award at the West Midlands Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Excellence Awards 2010.
Birmingham Business Park-based MiX Telematics UK Limited has been announced as a finalist in the Green Technology category of the West Midlands Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Excellence Awards 2010
Yet research by MiX Telematics shows bus operators have been slow off the mark to benefits from the savings offered by automotive telematics.
With fleet management solutions now becoming increasingly established on the UK bus and coach scene, users of MiX Telematics' Fleet Manager solution are reporting significant year-on-year efficiency gains with fuel usage, carbon footprint, accident rates and vehicle wear and tear all down.
Anglian Bus and Coach represents a typical mid-size operator which is today deriving significant benefits from MiX Telematics' Fleet Manager solution.
MiX Telematics has recently launched MiX Insight Reports and MiX Insight Analyser, two new and innovative systems for operators in the fuel oil distribution sector designed to reduce costs, boost operating efficiency and enhance environmental performance.
MiX Telematics recently launched Insight Reports and Insight Analyser solutions at the EuroBus Expo 2010 in Birmingham. As such, this represents the first UK showing of these new and innovative systems.
Making the most of your VDO DLD® Wide Range with MiX DriveTime
West Midlands-based MiX Vehicle Conversion Specialists is developing two new variants of its lightweight Alu-pod pick-up truck body system for Blue Light sector applications.
MiX Telematics, global leaders in fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions, will be exhibiting at the 63rd IAA for Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Germany.
The British Truck Racing Association (BRTA) has struck a deal with MiX Telematics which will see MiX Telematics' Fleet Manager solution fitted to every truck competing in the Association's annual calendar of events. The decision follows extensive testing by the BTRA over the early part of the season and means the technology will now become the sole official means of governing speed within the sport.
JCA Couriers, a UK-based courier company operating in a highly competitive and time sensitive environment, use DataTrak Locator units and DataTrak Online to reach their business objectives and ultimately making their fleet 15% more efficient.
MiX Telematics celebrated the 10 000th UK connection to FM-Web at the CV Operator Show last month. To mark this major milestone Steve Coffin, Marketing & Operations Director (MiX Telematics UK Limited) presented a commemorative plaque to Paul Wreaves, Operations Director of ETS Distribution Limited as the 10 000th subscriber.
Solstor UK Limited, specialists in international multi-modal temperature-controlled supply chain solutions, use FM Communicators to provide real-time vehicle positioning and monitoring driver and vehicle performance.
MiX Insight Reports provides FM-Web customers with better access to data, presented in an intuitive reporting structure
The March 2010 issue of our quarterly newsletter, Inside Track boasts interesting information including new product releases and some great success stories from around the world.
Frank Thorpe, Go Ahead London's Business Development Manager, tells us how MiX Telematics' Bus and Coach Solutions helped save them money.
MiX Telematics will be showcasing its Fleet Manager range of fuel saving solutions at this year's CV Operators' Show.
In a drive to uplift performance and efficiency in operation, Beccles-based Anglian Bus and Coach has opted for MiX Telematics Fleet Manager solution. Due to the early performance gains, which has seen the firm derive fuel savings of in excess of ten percent, the initial installation of 25 systems has now been supplemented with an order for a further ten units.
MiX Telematics, a global leader in fleet management and vehicle tracking, launches its vehicle tracking application for Apple’s iPhone, available in Apple iTunes stores worldwide.
MiX Telematics joins forces with Brake to promote higher levels of safety on Britain's roads
The winner of the MiX Telematics-sponsored 500 Challenge, a competition organised by Go-Ahead London to encourage, recognise and reward improved driving standards, has been announced.
MiX Telematics is launched Way2Go, its new operator toolkit, at Coach and Bus Live 2009.
MiX Telematics showed the latest generation of its RIBAS display unit at Coach and Bus Live 2009.
Northern Ireland's largest bus operator, Translink is seeking to significantly reduce the fuel consumption of its fleet through the fitment of on-board fleet management solutions from MiX Telematics.
MiX Telematics, the global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions proves the challenges faced by many fleet managers in the United Arab Emirates can be conquered. MiX Telematics has been announced as an approved supplier to Al Shirawi Enterprises, Scania’s UAE Distributor in Dubai and the Northern Emirates with its FM Communicator and RIBAS products.
MiX Telematics, the global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, has been confirmed as an approved supplier to truck, bus, coach and engine manufacturer Scania. The approval agreement covers MiX Telematics' flagship FM Communicator product, which has been designed to lead fleet managers towards a wide range of operational and efficiency benefits through the capture and analysis of vehicle- and driver-related performance data.
The Bus and Coach show was a great success for MiX Telematics held earlier this week in Birmingham.
MiX Telematics will be at the Coach and Bus show from 7-8 October at the NEC, Birmingham. T20 Stand 17
Konectbus Limited, the Dereham, Norfolk-based operator of bus services in and around the Breckland area of central Norfolk, has equipped its 36-strong fleet with FM Communicators and RIBAS displays from MiX Telematics.
KN Drinks Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Kuehne + Nagel Group in the UK, is taking delivery of 164 Iveco Stralis Active Time tractor units fitted with MiX Telematics systems, to complete the single largest Stralis order ever placed by a customer in the UK.
Transdev London has begun a major programme of operational performance and customer service enhancement with the roll-out of its first 147 MiX Telematics fleet management solutions beginning with its Shepherd's Bush garage.
MiX Telematics, the global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, has been confirmed as an approved supplier to Södertälje, Sweden-based truck, bus, coach and engine manufacturer Scania.
logisticsmanager.com reports that Rhys Davies streamlines fleet management with MiX Telematics' fleet management system.
Kent-based MEMS Power Generation has announced a major expansion plan involving the commissioning of a second site in Gillingham.
CNBC interview with MiX Telematics CEO, Stefan Joselowitz discussing positive financial results.
Scania Assistance, the 24/7 roadside assistance service provided by truck, bus and coach manufacturer Scania, has embarked upon the nationwide roll-out of Scania OnScene, a flexible technician and service vehicle management system powered by MiX Telematics' Workflow solution. The introduction of a total of 100 Scania OnScene systems follows successful pilot trials conducted by Scania (Great Britain) Limited.
Birmingham-based MiX Vehicle Conversion Specialists is in the final stages of delivering 640 fully-equipped service vehicles to United Utilities for use on its transport supply contract with Northern Gas Networks.
MiX Telematics has been announced as winner of the European Commercial Vehicle Telematics Product Line Strategy Award, an accolade presented annually by global growth partnership company Frost & Sullivan.
MiX Telematics fulfils UK bus industry’s largest investment in fleet management solutions to date
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As a result of major operational savings – currently running at an industry-wide level of £0.5 million a month – being achieved by Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) operators in the UK, bus and coach companies around the world are progressively turning to the leading-edge fleet management solutions provided by MiX Telematics.

