The new solution is powered by technology from Geotab and Telefónica Germany as the two firms expand their partnership, and provides drivers with a one-click way to log each trip as personal or business.

The smartphone app automatically prompts drivers at the end of each trip to categorise it as work or personal. If they don’t, the app reminds them at the end of the week and provides a list of trips. This information is compiled and made available to drivers at the end of each year so they have an accurate record at tax time. The solution will reduce the dozens of hours a year that drivers spend on average manually logging the time they spend driving leased vehicles so they qualify for an income tax rebate of €1,500 or more.

The relationship coincides with Geotab’s launch of its fleet management solution with Telefónica Germany.

Under this expanded partnership, Telefónica will use Geotab’s GO7 module and MyGeotab software for its fleet management products, which provide fleet owners with real-time engine data and other information, enabling them to maximize efficiency and productivity.

“We are proud that in our partnership with Telefónica Germany, our end-to-end fleet management solutions will allow users to reap the valuable benefits of functionality and quality,” said Neil Cawse, Geotab CEO. “We are deeply committed to our growing list of telematics partners and customers on a global scale, and this partnership is an excellent example of that dedication. We look forward to our continued relationship with Telefónica Germany.” 

“Informative decision-making in telematics is necessary for operational success, and with access to real time data, comprehensive reporting and robust diagnostics, users of Telefónica Germany will achieve new efficiencies in fleet management,” said Timo von Lepel, director B2B at Telefonica Germany. “Through our partnership with Geotab, we look forward to playing an instrumental role in boosting operational excellence for existing customers and new customers in the future.”