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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Driver Technologies Joins Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance as a New Startup Member
Automotive software and cloud technology provider allows drivers to record with their vehicle and access their data from any device NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 4, 2025 / Driver Technologies (Driver), an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers the products and services needed to keep everyone protected on the road via its app, Driver®, available through iOS, Android, and embedded into vehicles, today announced its new membership as part of Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) a global, member-driven alliance focused on the development of open standards and technologies that accelerate innovation for connected vehicle systems. Through this membership, Driver joins COVESA's global community developing common approaches and technologies that accelerate innovation for connected vehicle systems. 'We're pleased to announce our membership in the Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance, as the organization is an open, collaborative, and impactful technology alliance, accelerating the full potential of connected vehicles,' said Marcus Newbury, COO and co-founder of Driver Technologies. 'COVESA is uniquely positioned to navigate the digital transformation shaped by customer expectations, and we look forward to engaging with a collaborative and experienced community of executives and experts in the connected vehicle and mobility industries to address the opportunities and challenges presented by the automotive industry.' The Driver app automatically captures a driver's trip complete with the vehicle's information (speed, mileage, engine state, tire state, power, etc.) and uploads it to Driver's cloud storage platform, Driver Cloud, for safekeeping and easy access. The Driver app also provides access to telematics, driver scoring, driver coaching and data sharing control capabilities to allow drivers to share this information with their insurance company during the claims process, or to ensure greater accuracy during the underwriting process. Additionally, Drivers have the ability to pair their trip vehicle data with video recordings by using the Driver app on a mobile device, which turns a smartphone into a dash cam. 'Driver Technologies joins COVESA as a new member, and we look forward to integrating their team's passion for making connected car technology and vehicle data more accessible to enhance driver safety,' said Steve Crumb, Executive Director of COVESA. 'COVESA continues to be a growing, vibrant ecosystem that brings buyers and sellers together to accomplish business goals, supporting the adoption of alliance member-driven results.' To become a member of COVESA alongside Driver Technologies and join an alliance open to all companies interested in developing common approaches and technologies that accelerate innovation for connected vehicle systems, visit ### About Driver Technologies, Inc. Driver Technologies is an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers the products and services needed to keep everyone protected on the road via its connected driving app, Driver®, available through iOS, Android, and embedded into vehicles. Driver allows users to record their trip while receiving coaching notifications and offers cloud-based video storage and scoring capabilities. Users have full control over their data stored on the Driver Cloud and can choose what to share with interested parties such as employers, insurers and family members. For more information, please visit About Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) The Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) is an open and member-driven global technology alliance accelerating the full potential of connected vehicles and the mobility ecosystem. As the only alliance focused solely on developing common approaches and technologies for connected vehicles, COVESA serves as a collaborative platform that brings together automotive software stakeholders with world-class developers to address opportunities and challenges in the automotive industry and navigate the digital transformation shaped by customer expectations. To learn more about COVESA or to join our community, visit Driver Technologies Contact Casey Mannix Caliber Corporate Advisers [email protected] Connected Vehicle Systems Alliance (COVESA) Contact [email protected] SOURCE: Driver Technologies, Inc. press release
TimesLIVE
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Bolt drivers offered discounted dashcam app to improve safety
Ehailing company Bolt is offering drivers access to a dashboard camera app to help improve their safety. The app, in partnership with technology provider Driver Technologies, allows drivers to turn their mobile phones into a forward-facing exterior and driver-facing interior dash camera, with videos backed up in the cloud. Bolt is offering its 'driver partners' a free month of the dashcam app, followed by a 75% discounted rate for R54,99 per month. The app works in the background of other apps, showing picture-in-picture, so the driver knows they are recording, which will not affect the functionality of the Bolt app. It allows unlimited trip storage, access and sharing capabilities of dashcam footage via the driver cloud. Lerato Motsoeneng, senior GM for Bolt South Africa, said: 'Driver partners regularly tell us a dashcam can provide them with additional security and peace of mind. However, buying a device that meets their requirements can be expensive, with drivers citing the cost as the main obstacle to getting one. By providing discounted access to premium dashcam functionality, our partnership with Driver Technologies ensures they can access the tools they need to create safer environments for themselves and their passengers at a discounted rate.' With the scheme, Bolt aims to help reduce safety incidents and support driver partners with evidence for customer support and the police. This can also be useful in insurance claims in case of accidents as the interior and exterior of the car will be recorded. Driver Technologies will provide Bolt drivers with IT support, as well as data handling and processing support. This is the latest in safety initiatives by Bolt in South Africa, which include rider verification, pickup codes and trusted contacts.
