One of the buses with the V-tracker system
Vodafone Ghana has partnered with Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMT) to launch the Vehicle-Tracker (V-Tracker) Road Safety project.
The project will leverage Vodafone’s Internet of Things (IoT) technology to help Metro Mass Transit Limited reduce the occurrence of road accidents involving its buses.
The V-Tracker project is a pioneering initiative under Vodafone’s Hero Projects which focuses on connecting people, places, and things through technology. As part of the pilot program, Vodafone Ghana has equipped ten MMT buses with its V-Tracker solution, the technology which includes a camera, sensors, and software, is integrated into a vehicle tracking and reporting system that allows MMT to monitor driver performance and intervene when necessary.
The system measures speed, sudden turns, heavy braking, and other indicators of improper driving, relaying these signals instantly to a monitoring centre at MMT’s base of operations.
Vodafone Ghana CEO, Patricia Obo-Nai, said, “The V-Tracker project is a prime example of Vodafone’s commitment to using technology to positively impact our society. We are passionate about road safety and believe that this collaboration with MMT will contribute to a safer and more digitally connected Ghana.”
She said Vodafone aims to fit over 500 buses with cameras, GPS trackers, and IoT technology by 2025.
Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited, Albert Adu–Boahen said, “We are excited to collaborate with Vodafone Ghana on the V-Tracker project. It shows our commitment to improving passenger safety and enhancing our operations.
By embracing technology and digital solutions, we can create a safer and more efficient public transportation system for all Ghanaians.”
Ag. Director-General, of the National Road Safety Authority, David Osafo Adonteng, commented, “This partnership between Vodafone Ghana and Metro Mass Transit Limited highlights the crucial role technology can play in reducing road accidents and saving lives. We applaud their efforts and look forward to seeing the positive impact of the V-Tracker project on road safety in Ghana.”
By Jamila Akweley Okertchiri