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· Three of five Dubai public transport agencies use the innovative Vehicle Identification Pass (ViP), RFID-based fuel-retailing system
· Enhanced efficiency for motorists and owners when they use ViP Service
· All ENOC/EPPCO stations equipped with ViP facility for commercial customers
Dubai, UAE: Over 75,000 commercial vehicles in Dubai including 8,000 taxis save on time while refueling by using a cashless system at all Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) and Emirates Petroleum Product Company (EPPCO) gas stations.
Since its installation in January 2014, ENOC's path-breaking Vehicle Identification Pass (ViP), a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based fuel retailing system, has helped over 3,000 corporate customers save anywhere between a significant 4-6 percent in their annual fuel usage.
A highly convenient and hassle free to-use system, ViP is a fully automated solution. Recognising the vehicle being fueled, the system automatically debits the fuel charges from the registered user's account, without the need of an attendant.
Saif Al Falasi, Group CEO, ENOC, said: "Keeping in line with smart innovation that is part of the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the award-winning ViP system continues to add to the value provided to our customers over the years.
Burhan Al Hashemi, Managing Director of ENOC Retail, said: "The ViP Service transcends the value of conventional fuel cards usage as it enables commercial motorists and fleet owners to conveniently manage their fleet remotely thus increasing their operational efficiency. The use of such innovative technology demonstrates our commitment to our customers and their satisfaction."
Fleet owners can set limits and restrictions for the amount and fuel type that their drivers need to use on a daily basis. This is enabled through the employment of the very latest in radio frequency technology. All ViP transactions are online, updated in real time through an electronic chip that is mounted over the fuel tank inlet of the registered vehicle.
"What is most important to our commercial customers is that every transaction is secure as the fleet owner can actually track each transaction as soon as the vehicle's fuel tank is filled up. This provides fleet owners with a sense of protection for his assets and considerable savings which impacts the business' bottomline annually," concluded Al Hashemi.
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About ENOC:
The Emirates National Oil Company Group (ENOC) is a leading integrated regional oil and gas company and global player operating across the energy sector value chain. As a wholly owned company of the Government of Dubai with an established presence that is dated back to 30 years, ENOC offers a diverse exploration and production portfolio and is committed to the development of downstream and upstream activities in the O&G sector. Working closely with key stakeholders, ENOC aspires to be recognised as a leading international oil and gas company. Committed to providing energy to fuel Dubai's exponential growth, ENOC continues to play a critical role in the development of the Emirate, facilitating the expansion of automotive, aviation, hospitality and social infrastructure sectors. Operating though five business segments which are Supply, Trading and Processing, Terminals, Marketing, Retail and Exploration and Production, ENOC is now servicing thousands of customers across 60 markets. ENOC employs a workforce of over 6,000 employees across 31 subsidiaries and is deploying its world-class customer service, latest innovations and technologies and best practices towards the UAE's social and economic development. For further information, please visit: www.enoc.com.
For further information, please contact:
Karim Geadah / Sonia Blanco
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 4507600
karim.geadah@bm.com / sonia.blanco@bm.com
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