Direct Vision Standard 2024 In an era of ever-increasing road traffic accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and vulnerable road users (VRUs), the pursuit of innovative solutions is more critical than ever. Transport for London (TfL), recognizing the alarming statistics, took a proactive approach by commissioning research conducted by the Loughborough Design School (LDS). [...]
ACSS taxi and marketing manager Liam Taylor, had the privilege of joining Pathmonk for an insightful podcast discussion about AC Security Solutions (ACSS) Ltd and our unwavering commitment to security in an ever-changing world. At ACSS, we take pride in being a trusted leader in Vehicle CCTV, Safety Solutions, and Fleet Management Telematics. Our passion [...]
Importance of Cameras in Taxis In recent news, the Inverness Taxi Alliance (ITA) has issued a crucial piece of advice to taxi drivers operating in the city: installing CCTV cameras in their vehicles as a means of safeguarding themselves from abuse or threats. This recommendation has sparked a discussion on the significance of technology [...]
According to data recently published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), there was a 24.9% year-on-year increase in the number of vehicles stolen across England and Wales. Furthermore, AA Insurance Services reported that theft from vehicles rose by 9.9%, with 212,900 people having items stolen from their vehicle compared to 193,647 the year before. [...]
The transportation sector is the second largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the UK, and as we move towards a greener future, reducing your fleet’s impact on the environment is an important issue for fleet owners. Implementing fleet sustainability measures is one of the best ways an organisation can reduce its environmental impact and help fight [...]
ACSS today launch their long-awaited solution for the protection of vulnerable road users (VRU). As vehicle manufacturers move towards integrating a higher standard of safety equipment in all new vehicles in 2024(Europa 2023), for those looking to update their fleet prior to replacements ACSS has the solution. HGV’s operating in urban areas represent an [...]
ACSS extends gratitude to FleetWorld for featuring us in their latest news article! As highlighted by FleetWorld, Gurtam's Wialon platform has achieved remarkable global success, becoming the largest fleet management platform worldwide in terms of connected vehicles and assets. Together with Gurtam, ACSS has been at the forefront of driving fleet innovation, providing advanced [...]
In July 2021, a minor collision occurred between a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) and a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) on the M25. Following the collision, the HGV driver forced the LCV driver to pull over in a still-live outside traffic lane. An altercation ensued, during which the LCV driver revealed that he had a dash [...]
As fleets push towards becoming NetZero, AI Telematics will become a critical tool to help fleets achieve this goal. Telematics will enable fleet managers to track fuel charge, and usage, and monitor tank levels. With that information, fleet managers can route plan for the most effective routes to reduce their carbon emissions. AI will be [...]
In a post-pandemic world, fleet operators have faced what seems like a constantly changing environment, with one of the biggest challenges being the rising cost of fuel. In a recent study, it was found that 39% of fleets have struggled with the rising costs of fuel, seconded by the difficulty in retaining drivers. 32% of [...]
