ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the UK fleet management sector, with nearly half of fleet managers already using or planning to adopt the technology in the near future. According to new research from Webfleet, Bridgestone’s global fleet management solution, 48% of UK fleet managers are embracing AI.
Key Findings:
- 15% of UK fleet managers currently utilise AI in their operations.
- 33% are actively planning AI implementation.
- 43% are considering future adoption.
- 58% believe AI will optimise route planning and logistics.
- 51% anticipate AI will improve driver safety, behaviour analysis, predictive maintenance, and asset management.
- 50% predict AI will reduce operational expenses.
- 47% expect AI to automate administrative and compliance tasks.
- 43% believe AI will significantly boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
- 59% cite data security breaches as a primary concern regarding AI.
- 87% plan to increase their total investment in digital fleet solutions over the next five years.
AI: A Strategic Necessity
Beverley Wise, Webfleet UKI Regional Director for Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, emphasised AI’s significance, stating,
“The adoption of AI in fleet management is set to become much more than just a technological upgrade. It will prove a strategic necessity as the world of business enters a new data-driven era.”
Addressing Challenges, Embracing the Future
While AI offers numerous benefits, concerns about data security persist. The study revealed that data breaches are a primary concern for 59% of those hesitant about AI adoption. Despite this, the trend toward digital solutions, including AI, is undeniable.
Nevertheless, UK fleet operators still think that electric vehicles (EVs) will be more influential than AI. More than a third (38%) predict EVs will have the biggest impact on fleet management in the next five years, with 28% citing AI and machine learning.
AI To Play A Significant Role In The Future
Jan-Maarten de Vries, President Fleet Management Solutions at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, concluded,
“Artificial Intelligence and electric vehicles are transformative technologies that will continue to enhance fleet management. At Webfleet, we’re pioneering these technologies to ease adoption for fleets, always with a commitment to improved safety, sustainability, productivity, and efficiency.”
As the UK fleet industry strives for greater efficiency, safety, and sustainability, AI is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping its future.
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