“Through Drivec’s systems and follow-up, drivers receive support in planning their driving. This contributes to a safe and comfortable journey for our passengers. We have an established setup with Drivec. When launching new depots, Drivec usually begins with a theory day together with managers and instructors, where they demonstrate how the system works. The following day, managers and instructors are out on the bus gaining hands-on experience with the digital tools. All new drivers receive both theoretical and practical training from our instructors upon employment.

Drivec’s systems are valuable tools for us. They are pedagogical, easy to use, and provide clear results that allow us to follow up on each bus. However, for drivers to succeed, it is important to create interest and curiosity around the systems, so they see that their driving behavior can be influenced and that it makes a difference.”

Anna Ståhl
Training Manager
Vy

“The systems help us achieve significant fuel savings and reduce wear on our buses. That is very welcome in an industry with tight margins. We have very positive experiences, but it requires us to work actively with the systems, not least with the drivers. Having a clear and ongoing dialogue with them is essential for success. When it works at its best, it almost becomes like a competition among the drivers to reduce fuel consumption as much as possible.

Ecodriving and VHM work together effectively. The vehicle health program allows us, among other things, to address issues on our buses before they occur—for example, predicting brake wear or high engine temperatures.”

Mattias Johammar
Fleet Manager
Connect Bus

“With around 70 buses on the road for public transport, school transport and ordered services, fuel and maintenance are some our biggest costs at KE’s Bussar. That’s why we chose to invest in Drivec’s unique Ecodriving and Vehicle Health solutions. We saw two major advantages in their solutions: firstly, we could save money which we would instead use to develop the business, and secondly, we would attain greater control in our workshop.

Today we know well-informed on the condition of our buses, while the drivers are more aware of their consumption and driving behaviour. And it’s the combination of driver commitment and vehicle condition that has afforded us savings, both financially and environmentally. For example, one of our drivers came in and was curious about why his excess consumption was higher on a route he had driven many times before even though he had driven just as efficiently. When we looked into it, it turned out that the heater was on and drawing energy, which increased the excess consumption. And we have seen other examples of how the two systems support each other, including how low tyre pressure or bad brakes also make it impossible for drivers to drive efficiently.”

Carl-Johan Elofsson
Workshop Manager
KE’s Bussar

”We chose Drivec EcoDriving so that we could follow up on eco-friendly driving among our drivers in an effective way. It’s incredibly important to measure drivers’ influence, not at the factors. Nobina has lots of different bus types that operate throughout the Nordic region, and Drivec EcoDriving gives us the opportunity to monitor development and draw comparisons regardless of which bus is being driven or the route being followed. This work has resulted in a 7–12% reduction in fuel consumption per year and reduced carbon dioxide emissions. The planned driving style is also resulting in more customer-friendly driving, fewer injuries, less damage and less wear and tear to buses and roads. Drivec is a committed and innovative partner that works actively with us to bring about improvements!”

Erik Thorén
Head of operations
Nobina

”We were looking for a system that could give us a clear overview of our trucks and help us drive more efficiently and sustainably. Ecodriving proved to be the right solution for us, not least because it is fuel-independent. For our electric vehicles, for example, it has meant that they can now drive further on a single charge.

Ecodriving has helped us reduce our fuel consumption and emissions, while also contributing to less wear and tear on our vehicles. The system clearly shows how much each individual driver can influence outcomes—it makes it concrete how they contribute both to reducing fuel consumption and lowering emissions. It was also convenient to complement Ecodriving with the service for automatic tachograph and driver card downloads. This ensures that all data is sent automatically and securely from the vehicles to any system for storage and analysis—without the drivers having to do anything. This makes things much easier, for example when preparing reports for the Swedish Transport Agency.”

Peter Larsson
Senior Project Manager
Svensk Cater