The UK’s largest bus operator is to install new technology to monitor their 9000 buses and drivers. FIRST UK will be able to assess drivers performances through the technology created by Greenroad. The technology has an onboard motion detector, GPS receiver and computer which can collectively monitor and transmit over 120 manoeuvres back to managers at the office.

Drivers are also expected to learn from the system, which provides them with instantaneous feedback on how well they are performing, using an LED display on the dashboard that flashes red, yellow or green. The idea is that drivers will be motivated to keep the light green and in the process will learn to improve their driving skills.
The system will also be used as a teaching aid with around 20 000 new drivers set to be trained within the next five years.
The Ministry Of Defence have already installed a Greenroad system in 120 vehicles before which stops drivers from breaking the speed limit.
Computers that monitor or even control our driving are growing in popularity, with the Ministry of Defence already installing the GreenRoad system in 120 vehicles and Transport for London trialling a technology that can stop a driver from breaking the speed limit.
First claims that drivers are enthusiastic about the project and has said it will reward the best drivers with money from a £2m pot.
The system will both improve passenger safety and help the company reduce its CO2 emissions by 132,000 tonnes over the next three years, according to the company, by travelling at a more constant speed and cutting braking and accelerating.
First started to trial GreenRoad’s service in March this year on 1,000 buses and the company says it has already seen a significant decrease in the amount of CO2 emissions from its buses. The company’s remaining 8,000 buses will be fitted with the system over the course of the next year.

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