Apps: a useful tool for fleets?

Alphaguide

Date launched May 2012
Operating system/compatible with All smartphones
Cost Free
Available to Everyone
Is it aimed at fleet managers or drivers? Drivers
What it does Gives drivers advice on ordering, maintaining and returning vehicles. Drivers can use the app to create an accident report. Includes click-to-call buttons for the Alphabet driver service centre
Download from/website address for further info Apple App Store. For other smartphone devices, go to www.alphaguide.co.uk

Greenroad Central

Date launched October 2012
Operating system iOS, Android
Cost Free for existing customers
Available to Customers only
Aimed at fleet managers or drivers? Both
What it does Gives the same information as the desktop version and is the ‘central place’ for managers and drivers to follow up on progress. Also includes live fleet tracking and trip history/route replay
Download from Apple App store, Google Play

Lex Autolease Interactive

Date launched August 2011
Operating system/compatible with iOS 3.2 or later, plus iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Mobile website is available on all smartphones and tablets
Cost Free
Available to Everyone
Is it aimed at fleet managers or drivers? Drivers
What it does Booking repairs or services, get a quote for a new car
Download from/email address for further info Apple App Store; proposition@lexautolease.co.uk

Hitachi Mobile

Date launched Summer 2013
Operating system/compatible with iOS, Android, Blackberry
Cost n/a, it is a tailor-made solution
Available to Hitachi customers
Is it aimed at fleet managers or drivers? Both
What it does Prompts and collates information from drivers each month, including condition of the car, mileage, date of MOT and next service, plus accident reporting. Allows drivers to book a service, MOT or repair, report accidents and find a local tyre supplier
Download from Hitachi Capital provides a link to the customer

Leaseplan UK

Date launched Pilot introduced May 2013, to be fully launched autumn 2014
Operating system/compatible with iOS, Android
Cost Free
Available to LeasePlan customers only
Is it aimed at fleet managers or driver? Drivers
What it does Includes details about the vehicle, accident service, breakdown assistance, glass repair and replacement. It allows a driver to book a service, MOT, repair, tyre replacement. It also provides help for travelling abroad and buying or returning your vehicle
Download from Apple App Store, Google Play