About DataTrack247 and the VST Pilot

GPS-based fleet management, telemetry and driver behavior technology for TLC-licensed vehicles, from a New York City-based service provider.

Supporting the Vision Zero Action Plan

As part of the Vision Zero Action Plan, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) started a pilot program to test and evaluate Vehicle Safety Technologies that are used to track and promote safe driving in TLC-licensed vehicles.

As an approved participant in the TLC Vehicle Safety Technology (VST) Pilot Program (TLC Industry Notice #15-35), DataTrack247 provided vehicle safety technology designed to meet the TLC's operational and security standards. With 25 years of experience in fleet management applications, DataTrack247 tailors its systems to comply with the VST program's requirements.

DataTrack247 provides customers with GPS tracking, telemetry and two-way communication systems designed to achieve high standards of safety, control and delivery, at an affordable price.

Fleet management tailored to your industry

DataTrack247 offers GPS-based fleet management solutions tailored to the specific needs of your industry. Its fleet management systems provide real-time 24/7 tracking, telemetry, dispatching and route efficiency applications that help customers reduce overhead and excess spending while increasing productivity and end-customer loyalty, with accessible, user-friendly management tools.

As a service provider based in New York City, and in support of the Vision Zero Action Plan, DataTrack247 offers driver behavior technology that records speed, location, braking, acceleration and lateral movement of a vehicle over time.

DataTrack247 systems offer

Pinpoint positioning of vehicles at any given time
Telemetry — field data, speed, travel direction, stops, deliveries and passenger pick-ups and drop-offs, transmitted directly to your computer
Approved and secured two-way text messaging (pre-set and free text)
Voice-over-text messaging application
Smart GPS movement sensors showing vehicle idling/stop time, location and duration, with reports on travel time, job execution, deliveries made and route efficiency
Added sensors for fleet and asset management, detecting driver activities, pick-ups, drop-offs, excessive speeding, engine overheating and more
Driver behavior monitoring and scoring analysis
Active driving violation alert system

Pilot activities

DataTrack247's VST pilot

The DataTrack247 VST pilot started with 10 vehicles in the Bronx. During the first full month, drivers did not receive alerts about violations of G-force thresholds and related improper driving behavior; this established a baseline so behavior could be evaluated and drivers then properly educated. At the TLC's request, the number of vehicles was increased to over 350.

Notification

To both the driver and responsible management.

Education

Advising drivers on a routine basis of their improvement.

Enforcement

Management advising drivers of the need to improve their performance or be removed from driving.

Questions about TLC vehicle safety technology?

Fleets, bases, and taxi, street-hail livery, commuter van and FHV owners: talk to DataTrack247.