Many large companies around the world rely on third-party bus fleet operators to manage daily staff transportation. These commercial fleet providers typically serve multiple organizations, each with unique routes, schedules, and service-level expectations. Without the right tools, ensuring operational discipline, fuel efficiency, and service accountability can be a major challenge
Challenges
- Lack of visibility into real-time fleet movement and route compliance
- Inability to ensure buses were used strictly for scheduled office commutes
- Rising fuel costs due to prolonged idling with AC ON while waiting at pickup points
- Risk of unauthorized vehicle usage outside working hours
- Difficulty in validating stop timings across different client routes
Solution
SIMHA Smart Fleet was installed across the entire fleet, with each bus equipped with a BLE-based sensor to monitor door activity and cabin temperature.
- Live Vehicle Tracking: Transport teams could monitor every vehicle in real time, improving response times and client coordination.
- Route Adherence & Stop Validation: Custom routes and geofencing helped ensure buses stayed on track, triggering alerts for detours or unscheduled stops.
- BLE-Based Door Sensors: Captured data on door open/close events to confirm pickups and drop-offs were made only at authorized locations.
- Driving Behavior Monitoring: Insights into harsh braking, rapid acceleration, and cornering helped promote safer driving and reduced wear-and-tear.
- AC & Idling Monitoring via BLE Sensor: Detected engine idling with AC ON, especially during long waits — helping optimize fuel usage.
- Odd-Hour Engine Usage Alerts: Automated notifications flagged any unauthorized vehicle activity outside scheduled hours.
Key Benefits
- Ensured disciplined usage of vehicles across multiple client contracts
- Reduced misuse and unauthorized trips with real-time oversight
- Lowered fuel and operational costs through better idling and route management
- Strengthened trust with corporate clients through transparent, accountable service
- Improved fleet efficiency, safety, and long-term reliability
