Can Tech Make Safer Drivers?
Client Octo Telematics has partnered with ICBC for a one-year tech pilot project, recruiting as many as 7,000 drivers to see if technology can improve their driving and make B.C. roads safer. Octo will provide the telematics platform to track driving behaviors, monitor distracted driving, and provide an overall driving score.
“Participants will use a small smart tag that communicates with an app installed on their smartphone. As an incentive, participants will receive rewards in the form of gift cards to popular retailers and restaurants. Drivers will complete various driving challenges to increase their chance at rewards. The safer your driving, the more rewards you can earn.”
The pilot results will help determine how ICBC might use telematics in the future. Other insurers may also find interest in the results and how insurtech can make better drivers.
To sign up or read more details, visit http://bit.ly/OctoICBC.