the mobility app Yango, which has been one of the leading taxi services in Angola and Africa, has recently launched a new security feature to enhance its customers' experience, namely the driving monitoring technology.
According to what our editorial staff revealed in a statement, with this new safety feature the system will automatically monitor, in real time, the driving style of Yango's partner drivers, through accelerometer readings. Innovative technology in the country has the main objective of guaranteeing safer driving practices, strengthening driver training and optimizing operational efficiency, for greater customer satisfaction.
The new Yango app feature will actively monitor drivers' behavior behind the wheel. The analysis of the data received will make it possible to identify opportunities for specific training in driving and road safety, with a view to continuous improvement of Yango's service.
The application yango pro it will also take accelerometer readings to alert drivers to dangerous maneuvers and potential accidents. This data will be collected from the smartphone or tablets on which the application is installed. An accelerometer, it should be noted, is a sensor that helps measure the acceleration of an object.
At the same time, the system now captures all aggressive manoeuvres: sudden starting and braking, erratic lane changes and not keeping the safety distance from other cars.
Per Yango's policies, constant and regular dangerous maneuvers are considered a violation of the mobility app's service standards, where the driver in question will receive a notification about the dangerous driving style.
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As for constant systematic violations, the technological functionality may limit the driver's access to service requests, as well as Yango is even able to distinguish the aggressive driving style from everyday situations (it will not take into account, for example, when the driver takes on the device where you have the application installed).
"We believe that we can contribute to Yango's efforts and create awareness of traffic and road safety in the country. We would like to continue to focus on providing more safety features and solutions and raising our drivers' awareness of the importance of following traffic laws and rules.”, said Ivan Mugimbo, representative of Yango Angola, quoted in the statement.
The person responsible for the mobility application also points out that the new Yango GPS tool will provide feedback and train drivers, as it will “encouraging safer driving practices that will increase levels of comfort, safety and customer satisfaction, as well as the overall quality of service."
"This initiative is part of Yango's commitment to local society and its ongoing efforts to develop solutions to reduce road incidents.”, He stressed.
It was further revealed that the new functionality of the Yango app offers a list of impressive safety features that serve both users and drivers, contributing to improving road safety and the overall transportation ecosystem in the country.
Users can, for example, see the driver's rating, which ensures transparency and trust throughout the trip. The app also includes the feature of photo verification of the driver's license, providing passengers with an extra layer of security. Yango has also introduced a comprehensive Safety Center for passengers, equipped with an SOS button for emergencies and a “share route”, for greater customer safety.
User feedback after the trip is also an important security tool. Based on feedback, the system sends notifications to drivers or even blocks them if there are a large number of negative comments.
Yango Angola's upcoming plans were also highlighted, where it has ambitious plans to apply additional security resources to further raise security standards. With Yango's unwavering commitment to safety, users and drivers alike can rely on the platform as a safe, affordable and reliable choice for urban transportation.
