Case Study: Reading Buses achieves 27% reduction in harsh braking, 44% reduction in harsh acceleration and fuel savings with MiX Telematics

Reading Buses - Customer Case Study

Reading Buses, a UK public transport operator with a 181-bus fleet and 410 drivers, needed to improve fuel consumption and reduce fuel spend without disrupting passenger services. After shortlisting seven providers they selected MiX Telematics for a simple, non‑intrusive package—MiX Fleet Manager with the RIBAS in‑cab driving aid and the MyMiX driver app—installed during evening hours so the fleet could continue running normally.

MiX Telematics implemented the telematics platform plus RAG reporting and diagnostics, enabling data-driven driver coaching and real‑time feedback. Within nine months Reading Buses reported a 27% drop in harsh braking, 44% drop in harsh acceleration, a 2% reduction in overall fuel consumption, and a 35% increase in drivers meeting “green” standards, delivering ROI in under a year while improving vehicle health monitoring and driver engagement.

Reading Buses

John Bickerton

Chief Engineer