(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A system for automatic wireless payments at petrol pumps has been taken up by more than 50 companies and 10000 vehicles.
emirates national oil company or enoc and emirates petroleum product company or eppco announced on thursday that its vehicle identification pass or vip system for commercial fleets had recorded significant demand since its launch in january.
the vip system is a radio-frequency identification-based fuel retailing service now available across the entire enoc/eppco network for commercial users and fleet owners. the system works with the aid of an electronic chip that is mounted over the fuel tank inlet of the registered vehicle where transactions are simultaneously logged in to a secure database at enoc.
enabling motorists to refuel conveniently the vip system also allows registered users to benefit from the ease in account-keeping through completely automated operations. automatically recognising the vehicle being fuelled the vip deducts the cost from the registered user’s account without the need of an attendant. implementing radio-frequency technology to transfer data the service only permits the accepted amount and fuel type to be refuelled based on the limits and restrictions set by the fleet owners enhancing users’ efficiency. payments are debited from the customer’s account with account updates delivered in real time.
saeed khoory chief executive officer of enoc said: “the implementation of convenient and efficient state-of-the-art technologies is an integral part of our vision. the automation drive implemented across our network will further streamline the fundamental aspects of purchasing fuel making it a secure experience for our commercial customers and fleet owners. the new electronic services represent a firm step forward towards our commitment to innovation and ensuring superior service standards.”
experts at enoc believe that the vip system will eventually replace select cards — the current refuelling system — by the end of 2014.
capt mubarak saeed al ameri head of the vehicle and spare parts purchase section of the dubai police general hq said: “based on our successful experience in implementing the vehicle identification pass system in our vehicles we recommend it to all commercial users and fleet owners as a result of its efficiency ease of use and its pivotal role in minimising the amount of time required to refuel.”
burhan al hashemi managing director of enoc retail said: “the remarkable response from our customers underlines their acceptance of our new initiative and encourages us to continue to innovate. we are committed to introducing an integrated tech-driven fuelling system which will further enhance our operational efficiency.”
— rohma?khaleejtimes.com
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