Advanced Telematics And Fleet Management Coming To India

UK-based Microlise and Indian auto major Tata Motors are working together to develop and advanced telematics And fleet management program.  The five-year plan will see the two companies collaborating to deliver services through the Tata Fleetman platform.

The platform is a  vehicle management and tracking system, which the Mumbai-based auto major had launched in 2012.

“We have been trying to bring new technologies to the Indian automotive market. With this motive in mind, we created Tata Fleetman vehicle tracking solutions in 2012. Now with Microlise in tow, we intend to usher in latest technology in this segment,” Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Business Unit Executive Director Ravi Pisharody told reporters.

The advanced tracking system in all Tata trucks above 16 metric tons, starting with its premium Prima truck range.

Tata will even be offering its services to competitors.  The partners plan to make the service available e to fleet owners across the country, Mr. Pisharody said.

“Besides, the partners would also offer the existing fleet owners to upgrade to the new advanced fleet management solutions by paying a nominal amount,” he added.

Currently, around 4,500 trucks use Tata Fleetman service around the country.