Telematics helps Currys to make huge fuel savings

Data captured by Lightfoot, compared during its blind-to-live trials, showed that drivers at Currys achieved a 10.8% increase in MPG, a near 11% fall in CO2 emissions and reductions in vehicle idling by 5%. As a result, in the last year alone Currys saw its annual fuel bill drop by £416,000 – equivalent to nearly £620 for every vehicle on the fleet.

First adopted by the retailer in 2016, Lightfoot has evolved with the business, providing real-time driver feedback that has reduced instances of harsh acceleration, cornering and braking. This has contributed to a 98% reduction in incidents of riskier styles of driving.

Chris Georgiou, head of compliance for supply chain and service operations at Currys, 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.

“For us, the key is driver engagement. From consumer tech rewards to cash prizes in The Drivers’ Lottery, our drivers see the direct benefit of becoming Elite Drivers. We also use data from Lightfoot to feed into our Delivery Crew of the Year competition.

“Add to that the fact that a good Lightfoot driving record can help reduce private vehicle insurance premiums and it’s easy to see why so many of our team are using the app, helping them to become better, more mindful drivers on the road.”

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