Wheely-Safe has signed a contract with Translink to provide its full suite of wheel loss and brake temperature sensing technology and intelligent tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) equipment for all 1,400 coaches and buses in the operator’s fleet over the coming 12 months.
The deal follows an evaluation on two buses at Translink’s Coleraine depot, where the Wheely-Safe product alerted a driver to a puncture during the trial.
Says Translink General Manager – Engineering David Barnett: “The introduction of Wheely-Safe technology across the entirety of our fleet is an important element of our programme to further improve the safety of our operation.
“We transport thousands of customers across Northern Ireland every day, and safety is our top priority. This system will alert our drivers to a drop in tyre pressure, brake or hub overheating, or a wheel nut loosening by as little as 1mm.”
Adds Wheely-Safe Managing Director Steve Jackson: “Our technology is the only system in the world that can detect the onset of wheel loss before detachment on a moving vehicle – plus, our intelligent TPMS can help to reduce fuel and tyre bills.
“It has already proved hugely popular with coach and bus operators, and we are thrilled to now be protecting Translink and its customers across Northern Ireland. This is a significant contract and further validation of the value that out system can bring to our business partners.”
