26 Novembre 2025

How to Improve Fleet Efficiency and Reduce Downtime with Digitax Connected Solutions October 9, 2025 10.15 am Fleet efficiency is the difference between vehicles that simply move and vehicles that generate consistent, predictable value. Whether you manage taxis, public transport or special vehicles, every hour a vehicle spends off the road hurts your revenue, your contracts and your passengers’ trust. With the right mix of on-board hardware and a connected management platform, you can turn your fleet into a coordinated, data-driven operation that stays on the road longer and works more efficiently. That is exactly where the Digitax ecosystem – taximeters, Mobile Data Terminals and Device Track – comes into play. 1. Why Fleet Efficiency and Uptime Matter For many organisations, the fleet is still treated as a fixed cost: fuel, drivers, maintenance, insurance. In reality, it is a strategic asset. When fleet efficiency is low, several problems appear: Vehicles are off the road because no one spotted an issue early. Dispatch sends the wrong vehicle or a distant one, wasting time and fuel. Controllers do not have a realtime picture of what is happening on the street. Reports arrive late or in spreadsheets that are difficult to combine. A connected fleet, where each vehicle shares its status, location and operating data in real time, allows you to: reduce unplanned downtime control operating costs and improve service quality in a measurable way Digitax ATOMO 10 MDT — advanced Android Mobile Data Terminal for fleet and transport applications The ATOMO 10 MDT brings advanced Android intelligence to fleet operations — connecting drivers, data, and dispatch in one powerful platform TABLE of CONTENTS Why Fleet Efficiency and Uptime Matter Why Fleet Efficiency and Uptime Matter A Quick Health Check for Your Fleet A Quick Health Check for Your Fleet Four Pillars of a High-Efficiency Fleet Four Pillars of a High-Efficiency Fleet How Digitax Device Track Brings It All Together How Digitax Device Track Brings It All Together FAQ FAQ 2. A Quick Health Check for Your Fleet Ask yourself a few simple questions: Can I see the location and status of every vehicle right now (For Hire, Hired, Locked, Alarm)? Do I receive timely alerts when something goes wrong on board? Do I have a single place where trip data, shifts and diagnostics are stored and easy to analyse? Can I communicate instantly with drivers from the control room? Do I have reports and history that help me plan better routes, shifts and maintenance? If the answer is “not really” to any of these, there is clear room for improvement – and connected Digitax solutions can help. > Discover our Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) designed for connected, intelligent fleet operations. 3. Four Pillars of a High-Efficiency Fleet Connected Vehicles and Drivers Modern fleets need vehicles that “talk” to the back office. With Digitax, devices like Taximeters, Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) and Smart Box send real-time information to the control centre: position, operating status, trip events and more. This enables you to: Match demand and supply by dispatching the closest available vehicle. Reduce empty mileage by planning smarter sequences of trips. Support drivers on the road with messages, instructions or warnings displayed directly on on-board devices. The result is less time wasted between jobs and a smoother experience for drivers and passengers. Data-Driven Maintenance and Reduced Downtime Unplanned stops are one of the biggest enemies of fleet efficiency. Instead of waiting for a breakdown, Digitax helps you work proactively: Trip and shift history makes it easy to analyse vehicle utilisation and identify units that are over or under used. Diagnostic information from connected devices gives early signals that something is not working as expected, so you can plan maintenance before it becomes critical. Remote commands – such as locking or unlocking a taximeter– give you control in case of suspicious situations, contract violations or emergencies. By combining workshop processes with Digitax data, you can schedule interventions at the right time, minimise vehicle downtime and maintain service continuity. Real-Time Control Room Visibility You cannot optimise what you cannot see. The Digitax Fleet Tracking & Management System (Device Track) provides a web-based control panel where you monitor your entire fleet in real time. From a single interface you can: View the map position of every vehicle, along with taximeter status. Access detailed trip information– fares, distances, amounts, tips – to measure performance and revenue. Analyse driver shifts and breaks to ensure fair workloads and regulatory compliance. Download reports in Excel or CSVfor deeper analysis and integration with other business tools. This turns raw data into actionable insight, so you can make decisions quickly and based on facts rather than assumptions. Security, Compliance and Scalability by Design Efficiency must be balanced with security and compliance, especially in regulated sectors like taxi and public transport. Digitax solutions are designed with these requirements in mind: Secure communication between devices and servers using encrypted connections and digital certificates, protecting operational data against tampering. Role-based access so each user only sees the vehicles and information they are authorised to manage – ideal for multi-company or franchise environments. Certified taximeters (MID, OIML R21, E-Mark) that ensure fiscal accuracy and legal compliance across markets. As your business grows, the same architecture scales from a small fleet to hundreds of vehicles without changing tools or core processes. 4. How Digitax Device Track Brings It All Together Bringing these pillars together, Digitax Device Track becomes the central hub of your operations: Real-time GPS monitoringof every vehicle, with status from the taximeter for instant awareness of what each car is doing. Two-way communication: send messages or instructions directly to on-board devices and receive confirmations, improving coordination without phone calls. Historical analysis: every trip, shift, lock/unlock event or message is stored in a secure database for later review, audits or optimisation. Integration options: documented database and the ability to send custom commands allow you to connect Digitax data with existing dispatch, ERP or business-intelligence systems. All of this is natively integrated with Digitax taximeters, MDTs and Smart Box,

How a Single-Screen On-Board Computer Unifies Dispatch, Maps and Messaging November 3, 2025 4:30 pm In many fleets, drivers still juggle multiple devices: one smartphone for navigation, another display for job dispatch, plus different tools for messages and notes. The result is a cluttered cockpit, constant app-switching, and higher distraction. A safer and more efficient approach is to use a single-screen vehicle-mounted computer that centralises all critical information in front of the driver. In the Digitax ecosystem, this role is covered by our on-board tablet MDTs and in-vehicle rugged tablets – such as ATOMO-10 MDT, X-One Android, X-One Plus, ForceOne Navigator and M1 MDT – integrated with modern dispatch and fleet management platforms. Together, they give drivers one unified interface for dispatch, maps and messaging on the same screen. 1 .Why a single screen makes the difference When fleets rely on multiple consumer devices in the cabin, they often face: Higher distraction – drivers look at different displays and apps just to manage one trip. Slower workflows – accepting a job, reading notes and starting navigation means jumping between apps. Longer training – every app behaves differently and needs its own onboarding. Limited durability – phones and consumer tablets are not designed for heat, vibration and 24/7 duty. Consequently, automotive-grade Digitax devices are designed precisely to bring dispatch, navigation and communication together on one display. They are mounted securely in the cockpit, are built for professional vehicles, and can stay connected to the control centre around the clock. Digitax ATOMO 10 MDT — advanced Android Mobile Data Terminal for fleet and transport applications Operator using the atomo 10 mdt inside a waste collection truck for route management and fleet coordination. TABLE of CONTENTS Why a single screen makes the difference Why a single screen makes the difference Digitax all-in-one MDTs: the driver’s single-screen console Digitax all-in-one MDTs: the driver’s single-screen console Everyday workflows on a Digitax all-in-one MDT Everyday workflows on a Digitax all-in-one MDT How connected platforms link drivers, dispatch and maps How connected platforms link drivers, dispatch and maps Smart Box, Device Track and Driving Merit: the extended Digitax ecosystem Smart Box, Device Track and Driving Merit: the extended Digitax ecosystem Integration with ticketing and all-in-one driver consoles Integration with ticketing and all-in-one driver consoles What the driver actually sees: a typical workflow What the driver actually sees: a typical workflow Benefits for operators and system integrators Benefits for operators and system integrators Moving towards a unified in-vehicle experience Moving towards a unified in-vehicle experience FAQ FAQ 2. Digitax all-in-one MDTs: the driver’s single-screen console In the Digitax architecture, our all-in-one Mobile Data Terminals are the central hub of every connected vehicle – effectively, the driver’s single-screen console. Whether it is an ATOMO-10 MDT, an X-One Android unit or another rugged in-vehicle computer, the goal is always the same: bring every key function onto one safe, automotive-grade screen. Digitax describes devices like X-One Android and X-One Plus as industrial-grade, automotive-compliant ALL IN ONE mobile data terminals – that is, all-in-one vehicle-mounted computers in a single housing. The touch display, computing unit, connectivity and I/O are integrated in one rugged body. There is no separate ‘black box plus display’; instead, the driver interacts with one compact, all-in-one MDT computer mounted in the cabin. > Discover our Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) designed for connected, intelligent fleet operations. 3. Everyday workflows on a Digitax all-in-one MDT Digitax describes devices like X-One Android and X-One Plus as industrial-grade, automotive-compliant ALL IN ONE mobile data terminals – that is, all-in-one vehicle-mounted computers in a single housing. The touch display, computing unit, connectivity and I/O are integrated in one rugged body. There is no separate ‘black box plus display’; instead, the driver interacts with one compact, all-in-one MDT computer mounted in the cabin. On this all-in-one on-board computer, drivers can: receive and manage job assignments and status updates in real time; follow guided navigation from pickup to destination without switching devices; read and send structured messages to the control centre using simple, touch-optimised workflows. In addition, some Digitax devices integrate certified functions in the same all-in-one body. For instance, M1 MDT is a driver computer with integrated taximeter and display that can be installed on the rear-view mirror, while ForceOne Navigator offers a compact vehicle-mounted terminal with optional built-in certified taximeter. If you need a full introduction to what a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) is and how the technology evolved, you can read our guide ‘What is a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)?’ and then come back to this article to see how these devices enable a true single-screen experience for drivers. To get a full introduction to what a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) is and how it works, read our guide What is a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)? 4. How connected platforms link drivers, dispatch and maps Behind the in-vehicle devices, a cloud-based dispatch and fleet management platform coordinates rides and vehicles. Typically, it: receives and organises trip requests; allocates jobs intelligently to vehicles; communicates with MDTs and other vehicle-mounted computers via modern channels (GPRS, 4G, internet, VoIP); provides real-time monitoring, queue management and advanced statistics. Because Digitax MDTs and rugged in-vehicle computers are designed to integrate with modern dispatch and fleet management platforms, the driver can see job assignments, navigation and messaging in a single, consistent interface, instead of stitching together unrelated apps. Digitax X-ONE Android MDT in-vehicle mounted, navigation and fare display Driver using the digitax x-one android mdt mounted on the dashboard showing navigation map and fare information in traffic 5. Smart Box, Device Track and Driving Merit: the extended Digitax ecosystem Moreover, if an operator prefers to use a smartphone or tablet instead of an all-in-one in-vehicle device, the Digitax Smart Box is the ideal hardware bridge: it connects the vehicle to the Digitax ecosystem and to the dispatch and fleet management platform, while the phone or tablet simply becomes the driver’s single-screen interface. For operators who need full visibility and control over their assets, the Digitax Fleet Tracking