KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi reduces fuel consumption by 10% using Frotcom
Discover how Frotcom's advanced features allowed the Greek intercity bus transport company to achieve considerable cost savings in fuel consumption, improved driving behavior, and reduced downtime.
In response to the demands of passenger transportation in Greece, KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi S.A. began its bus operations in 1973. It is one of the country's most renowned passenger land transportation companies, operating throughout the island of Crete. The company facilitates passenger connections to the Greek mainland, offering routes to Lamia, Larisa, Katerini, Thessaloniki, Patra, Corinthos, Arta, Messologgi, and Ioannina.
KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi aims to promote bus transportation by providing discounted ticket prices for various groups, such as individuals with disabilities, students, and children from large families, as part of its commitment to social service. The company prioritizes offering essential comforts, affordability, and safety. Moreover, KTEL operates three tourist offices in Heraklion, Chersonisos, and Agios Nikolaos, facilitating excursions using private buses. Currently, the company operates a fleet of 250 vehicles equipped with Frotcom, with 35 vehicles soon to be added.
Client Goals and Challenges
KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi sought a 24/7 professional partner to enhance fleet management and support their journey for an optimized public transport fleet. With its comprehensive features, exceptional service, and support, Frotcom was the obvious choice for the company to achieve its fleet management goals.
Client Benefits
According to the customer, Frotcom's fleet management and tracking system was quickly implemented in all vehicles, along with excellent training and support to the company’s system users.
Using Frotcom's advanced features, such as Driving behavior analysis and Route planning and monitoring, KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi improved driving behavior and enhanced control over its fleet, resulting in reduced downtime. Moreover, by combining these features with Frotcom's Fuel management module, the company has achieved considerable savings in fuel consumption, experiencing a reduction of 10%.
By integrating Frotcom's API with the tailor-made ticket software PEGASUS, the intercity bus transport company could also check all the daily routes accurately and in real time.
Michalis Kostas, I.T. Manager at KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi, shared a few words about Frotcom:
"We chose Frotcom to manage KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi's fleet and couldn't be more satisfied. Its advanced driving behavior analysis module has been of great use to us, allowing us to improve our drivers' driving behavior and thus reduce fuel consumption. We are now creating a new mobile app and counting on Frotcom to help us implement an arrival time feature so that our passengers can know when the bus will arrive at their stop."
Making the most of Frotcom's features, the Greek intercity bus transport company has successfully achieved its fleet management goals. As a result, it now has a more efficient and productive fleet, offering all its passengers the best conditions on the market. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for our partnership and the opportunities it may bring!
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