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July 12, 2024

Modernising Shuttle Buses for Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

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Modernising Campus Transportation for Universities

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (abbreviated as UTeM) is the first technical public university in Malaysia. Playing a big part in nurturing technical leaders across Malaysia, the university has acquired a fleet of new shuttle buses to carry students across campus compound. The fleet manager and university administration have the foresight of equipping the buses with modern telematics and fleet management solutions that would allow greater insight into the productivity, operation costs, safety and efficiency of the fleet.

KATSANA has partnered up with AVIS, the industry leader in vehicle rental & leasing services to equip and modernise the fleet of buses. The partnership showcases a proactive approach in enhancing student transportation through advanced fleet solutions. The initiative involves outfitting 10 shuttle buses with a suite of solutions in the KATSANA Fleet Management ecosystem, such as Mobile Digital Video Recorders.

The modernisation does not only provide real-time monitoring of vehicle locations but also enables comprehensive real-time video surveillance and recording to the KATSANA cloud, thereby fortifying safety protocols and bolstering operational oversight.

Key Technical Integrations for Shuttle Buses

  • Advanced Vehicle Tracking: Facilitates precise real-time monitoring of bus locations, optimising route planning and service delivery. (Read our guide 👉🏻 GPS Tracker for Bus & Public Transport)
  • Fleet Management System: Provides a comprehensive oversight of the fleet operations, streamlining maintenance schedules and enhancing operational efficiency (Read our feature list 👉🏻 Fleet Management Malaysia)
  • Real-time Video Streaming: Ensures a continuous video recording solution for enhanced safety and incident analysis, fostering a secure environment for passenger and drivers alike. (Read our article 👉🏻 MDVR for Fleet Management – The Complete Guide)
Fleet Management System for University Shuttle Buses
Fleet Management System for University Shuttle Buses – Delivery of new fleet of buses for Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

The collaboration with AVIS builds on KATSANA’s expertise in deploying advanced fleet management solutions. Through tight integration of fleet solutions onto a single unified system, KATSANA aims to enhance service reliability, optimise fuel consumption and reduce operational costs, thereby setting new benchmarks in management of campus transportation.

Moving forward, we are committed to advancing campus transportation with a new range of innovations for fleet managers, university management and the students. As we continue to leverage newer technologies, stakeholders can anticipate further enhancements in fleet management and transportation safety.

Bonus: Pictures of Fleet Management Deployment

Briefing of the deployment attended by fleet managers, drivers, and technical assistants.
Briefing of the deployment attended by fleet managers, drivers, and technical assistants.
Going through the deployment checklist to make sure the fleet management system and hardware are installed according to specifications.
Going through the deployment checklist to make sure the fleet management system and hardware are installed according to specifications.
Mr Akmal, the project manager from Katsana briefing the attendees.
Mr Akmal, the project manager from Katsana briefing the attendees.
Locating the most optimum placement for real-time MDVR camera.
Locating the most optimum placement for real-time MDVR camera.
KATSANA telematics & MDVR devices being fitted into secure bus compartment.
KATSANA telematics & MDVR devices being fitted into secure bus compartment.
Fitment of MDVR and bus telematics system
Fitment of MDVR and bus telematics system
Fitment of GPS telematics and MDVR under close supervision by AVIS personnels.
Fitment of GPS telematics and MDVR under close supervision by AVIS personnels.
Admiring brand new, squeaky clean bus engine
Admiring brand new, squeaky clean bus engine
Fleet of new shuttle buses to be equipped with a suite of Katsana fleet management solutions
Fleet of new shuttle buses to be equipped with a suite of Katsana fleet management solutions

Final systems check to make sure all are in working order prior to sendoff to the bus operator, UTeM.