LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS AND DIGICORE IN VEHICLE TRACKING PARTNERSHIP

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS AND DIGICORE IN VEHICLE TRACKING PARTNERSHIP

Tower Hamlets Council has entered into a partnership with DigiCore to develop and implement dynamic vehicle tracking solutions within the London Borough. This will initially see the introduction of a sophisticated technology solution for a fleet of Council minibuses and coaches responsible for moving children and adults with special needs to and from schools, colleges and day centres and supporting school sports curricular activities.



The Council has identified vehicle tracking as an opportunity to optimise its existing infrastructure and improve its services. It is committed to adopting technological solutions that support its vision to improve the quality of life for everyone who live and work in Tower Hamlets.



DigiCore’s C-track vehicle tracking and fleet management tool will be installed in a fleet of 60 passenger vehicles, which transport over 1,200 people to and from over 40 sites within the borough on a daily basis. The solution has been selected to achieve greater visibility and control over the minibus and coach fleet to ensure that Tower Hamlets meets Government guidelines on the transportation of special needs children and adults.



Tower Hamlets Council has invested heavily to ensure that people with special needs receive an excellent transport service. The vehicle tracking system will integrate with an existing routeing and scheduling package. The system will provide real-time positioning to optimise the collection and delivery of passengers within strict time limits by creating a more effective transport network.



Other benefits will include the automation of reporting processes and the ability to further enhance efficiency through the evaluation of historical vehicle and route data. The system will also reduce the administrative burden and work-load for both drivers and office-based employees.



John Stevens, Transport Manager at Tower Hamlets Council explains: “Tower Hamlets is recognised as a centre of excellence and it is our aim to promote new technology and techniques to remain at the forefront of local government. We are committed to the ongoing improvement of services for all sections of our community, and this latest enhancement will achieve benefits for not only the children and adults involved, but also parents, families and Council employees.”



Tom O’Connor, Managing Director of DigiCore Ltd said: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to develop this partnership with Tower Hamlets Council and support essential services within the Borough. This agreement underlines our ability to implement bespoke solutions that are developed with our customers to meet their precise needs.”

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About Tower Hamlets Council

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a recognised Beacon of Excellence, part of a scheme that identifies excellence and innovation in local government. This award acknowledges Tower Hamlets’ role in creating a stronger, safer and more inclusive community for everyone living and working in the borough.



About DigiCore (http://www.digicore.co.uk)

Digicore is a global company with 15 years experience developing and implementing end-to-end vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions. DigiCore's advanced C-track technology is fitted to more than 130,000 vehicles operating in 19 countries across 4 continents.



Digicore works in partnership with its customers to develop solutions that deliver measurable business and operational benefits by providing total visibility and control of mobile assets and mobile work forces. DigiCore utilises a range of vehicle location, fleet management, satellite navigation and security tools, to provide commercial vehicle, van and car fleet operators with scaleable solutions that offer flexibility, reliability and functionality.