Telefónica Tech helps Vecttor do away with physical car keys

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The ‘keyless solution’ will allow drivers to access and turn on their vehicle using an app

This week, Vecttor, a subsidiary of Spanish vehicle for hire company Cabify, has announced it will incorporate a new digital key solution from Telefónica Tech and its partner Geotab.

The solution, simply called ‘Keyless’, will allow Vecttor’s drivers to access and turn on their vehicles via the ‘Vecttor Driver’ app, removing the need for a physical key. This, Telefónica Tech explains, will allow Vecttor drivers to share their vehicles more quickly and easily, ‘guaranteeing them a simpler, more comfortable and safer experience, while providing companies with greater flexibility and efficiency in the use of their fleet’.

Use of the app will also provide for extra security by helping to prevent misuse, as well as tracking the real-time location of cars, helping to identify the most efficient drivers.

The deal expands an existing partnership between the three companies, which saw Vecttor implement Geotab’s telematics platform across its fleet back in 2023.

“Technological innovation is fundamental to transform the transport sector and, thanks to the implementation of this solution, it not only improves operational efficiency, but also provides drivers with a smoother and safer experience. The collaboration between Vecttor, Geotab and Telefónica is leading the way towards a more sustainable, innovative and efficient mobility, in line with our commitment to constant improvement,” said Jacobo Domínguez, CEO of Vecttor.

Keyless is compatible with any car model that uses a remotely operated key and is currently being rolled out across Vecttor’s 3,000-strong vehicle fleet in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, and Malaga.

“Vecttor is at the cutting edge of technology and it is a pleasure that they continue to trust in our experience and that of our partner Geotab so that we can accompany them in their digital transformation with solutions, such as ‘Keyless’, that promote more efficient and sustainable driving. This is yet another example of the important role that connectivity plays in generating data that helps make better business decisions,” explained José Manuel Caramés, IoT pre-sales director at Telefónica Tech.

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