Invers Fleet Guard: Using Software to Prevent Thefts in Car Sharing

The Siegen-based car-sharing technology specialist Invers has introduced a software solution for the car-sharing industry aimed at theft detection. The system, named Fleet Guard, is designed to provide operators with an efficient tool to detect theft or unauthorized joyrides with their vehicles in real-time. The solution comprehensively analyzes vehicle data from the car-sharing telematics CloudBoxx and identifies patterns of tampering, theft, or towing of cars. In the car-sharing and rental industry, the number of vehicle thefts and unauthorized joyrides has recently increased significantly. In some cases, several vehicles were stolen in individual cities in just a single afternoon. Additionally, operators report illegal access to vehicles and their misuse. This trend seems to be more pronounced in car-sharing vehicles than in privately-owned vehicles, the provider explains.

"For many of our customers, protecting their fleet and therefore their assets is one of the biggest challenges," says Alexander Kirn, CEO of Invers. "Building a fleet with attractive, modern vehicles and operating them within the car-sharing or rental business model is costly. Operators cannot afford to lose vehicles on a large scale. Moreover, increased thefts lead to higher insurance premiums."

The system is intended to accurately and reliably detect suspicious incidents based on a continuous stream of vehicle data, monitor events involving the vehicle, and notify the operator's fleet managers if necessary. The software solution is designed to automatically classify incidents as illegal access or towing to avoid false alarms. This differentiation is crucial for operators to be able to respond appropriately, the provider explains. In cases of theft, time is of the essence, and quick action by the police can prevent dangerous joyrides or the total loss of the vehicle.