Technology retailer Currys is said to have reduced its annual van fleet fuel bill by more than £400,000 by using the Lightfoot driver coaching system.
Data from the fleet of 262 Ford Transits and 410 Iveco Dailys shows a 10.8% increase in mpg, a near 11% fall in CO2 emissions, and a 5% reduction in vehicle idling.
First adopted by Currys in 2016, Lightfoot provides real-time driver feedback that has reduced instances of harsh acceleration, cornering and braking, contributing to a 98% reduction in incidents of ‘riskier’ styles of driving. Currys has seen a 15.8% reduction in total annual blameworthy accidents.
Currys head of compliance for supply chain and service operations Chris Georgiou said: “From the early days of working with Lightfoot, we recognised the huge benefit that real-time driver feedback has to play in changing driving styles for the better.
“It’s a world apart from using telematics retrospectively and has helped our drivers improve their driving standards, enabling them to become smoother, and safer at pace.”
Lightfoot managing director Paul Hollick said: “As an early adopter of our disruptive driver-focused solution, Currys has seen the game-changing impact that our technology has had on its fleet.
“As a result, we’ve saved the business hundreds of thousands of pounds in fuel, reduced vehicle wear and tear, and contributed to its decarbonisation strategy.”
