Smart Mobility & Systems
Tracking devices are the simplest part of the smart transport ecosystem.
Procuring tracking devices is now a commodity; the true engineering value lies in the integrated ecosystem: Who bears responsibility when reconciliation fails? How is compliance data managed in real-time and efficiently linked to the control room?
Regulatory references on this page are based on official regulations issued by the competent authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This track represents a comprehensive integration of our engineering specialties: Applied AI to analyze the cockpit and driver behavior, a Data Platform for fleet telemetry, and Managed Operations for control and monitoring rooms.
Regulatory Compliance as a Core Engineering Pillar
Integrating with national regulatory platforms is not a secondary phase delayed until the end of the project; it is a fundamental, ongoing requirement to sustain licenses and fleet operations:
- Transport General Authority (TGA) · TGA
- Establishing the technical and operational regulations governing fleet activity and licensing for ride-hailing and specialized transport in the Kingdom.
- National "WASL" Platform · Operated by Elm for the TGA
- The regulatory mandate to instantly link location, speed, driver, and trip data as a legal condition for continuing commercial and school transport activities.
- National Transport Safety Center · NTSC
- Independent investigation into land transport safety; reliable registration data serves as approved evidence for safety and auditing.
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GNSS / GPS
Live position and speed
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RFID / NFC
Passenger boarding verification
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DMS / ADAS
Cabin safety and road view
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CAN-bus / TPMS
Vehicle status and axle loads
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On-Board Unit (OBU) TGA-certified device. Caches data locally during coverage drops and synchronizes automatically.
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Operator Management Platform A unified trip record reconciling transactions and operational schedules accurately.
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Regulator Continuous feed to WASL
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Control Room Immediate escalation of critical exceptions
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End-User / Guardian Real-time tracking and precise notifications
Smart School Transport and Student Safety
Managing massive school transport fleets requires real-time verification of every student’s safe boarding and alighting, matching their data with bus manifests, while enabling parents and supervisors to track accurately.
Boarding and Alighting Verification & Reconciliation
Wireless ID cards (RFID/NFC) at doors automatically match with the trip manifest for the specific route, instantly generating accurate exception lists by name.
Student Presence Detection (Anti-Trap)
Seat occupancy sensors and rear-cabin sweeps with a procedural lock requiring manual driver verification before ending the trip, absolutely preventing any child from being left on the bus.
Real-Time Parent Notifications
Reliable approach and arrival alerts in Arabic and English, delivered to the approved guardian the moment the student boards and alights.
Driver Monitoring & Advanced Assistance (DMS & ADAS)
Detecting signs of fatigue, distraction, or phone use, along with lane departure and dangerous proximity alerts, escalating critical exceptions to the control room.
Geofencing and Route Adherence
Monitoring deviation, unauthorized stops, and enforcing speed limits tailored to school and residential zones.
Automated Route Planning
Routing and distributing buses based on capacity, trip time, and geographic locations, updating routes automatically when student registrations change.
Fleet Tracking and Logistics Supply Chains
Aligning with the targets of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy to enhance transport efficiency, reduce empty trips, and ensure the safety of goods and refrigerated shipments.
Direct Integration with "WASL" Platform
A unified data path that meets regulatory requirements and supplies the operations room with operational data without system duplication.
Axle Load and Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Real-time reading of axle loads and tire pressure to avoid overweight fines and reduce road accidents and sudden breakdowns.
Predictive Fleet Maintenance
Analyzing engine fault codes and consumption patterns to schedule preventative maintenance in advance, avoiding sudden truck breakdowns during transport.
Backhaul Capacity Optimization
Matching vacant capacity on return trips with shipping requests to reduce empty trips, which constitute the largest financial waste in the road transport sector.
Digital Proof of Delivery (e-POD)
Digitally documenting shipment receipts and instantly matching them with invoices to accelerate the financial collection cycle without waiting for paper receipts.
Cold Chain, Food, and Pharma Monitoring
Recording temperature, humidity, and door openings with tamper-proof logs that meet Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) requirements.
Direct Integration with E-Invoicing
Generating invoices and matching them with real-time delivery events in accordance with Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) requirements.
Recommended Starting Point
We begin with a 4-week fixed-fee assessment of a specific pilot scope (a depot or set of routes); to analyze current data quality, identify regulatory gaps, and accurately calculate ROI.
If the assessment reveals that the organization’s current systems are adequate and the shortfall lies in internal procedures, we state that in writing to avoid duplicate system purchases.
Tell us what you are trying to solve.
Share the operational challenge and the regulatory or technical constraints you are working within. A consultant replies within two working days, in Arabic or English.