SAAM Tourist Adopts Netradyne’s Driver•i® Tech To Boost Safety

SAAM Tourist partners with Netradyne to deploy AI-powered Driver•i® technology and elevate safety across its intercity bus fleet.

Netradyne, a global leader in AI-powered fleet safety solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with SAAM Tourist Pvt. Ltd., a Bengaluru-based transport operator known for its intercity night sleeper coaches.

Under this collaboration, SAAM Tourist will deploy Netradyne’s vision-based Driver•i® platform across its fleet to elevate driver performance, reduce risk, and strengthen passenger safety.

Intercity night travel comes with unique challenges—long driving hours, low visibility, and fatigue risk. SAAM Tourist, known for its decades-long reputation for safe and reliable service, has been actively looking for ways to enhance real-time oversight of its driver behavior.

The integration of Netradyne Driver•i® marks an important step toward building a safer, smarter, and more transparent bus operation.

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How Driver•i® Enhances Safety

The Driver•i® platform gives SAAM Tourist:

Real-Time Monitoring of Critical Risk Factors

• Speeding
• Mobile phone use
• Distracted driving
• Driver fatigue
• Harsh braking or unsafe maneuvers

Instant Alerts for Drivers

The in-cab AI device provides immediate feedback, helping drivers correct dangerous behavior as it happens.

Actionable Insights for Fleet Managers

• Risk reports
• Individual driver scorecards
• Training recommendations
• Trend analysis across routes

This enables SAAM Tourist to coach drivers more effectively, enforce accountability, and prevent incidents before they occur.

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Benefits for Drivers and Operations

For Drivers

• Real-time in-cab coaching
• Higher awareness and confidence
• Reduced chances of fatigue-related errors

For Fleet Managers

• Visibility into risky behaviors
• Faster incident response
• Stronger compliance
• Ability to reward safe drivers

Together, these benefits help build a culture of accountability, recognition, and safer driving across the fleet.

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Netradyne’s View on the Partnership

“By embracing our AI-powered Driver•i technology, SAAM Tourist is taking its commitment to safety to the next level—proactively preventing incidents before they happen,”
— Durgadutt Nedungadi, Sr. Vice President – EMEA & APAC, Netradyne

He emphasized that this partnership sets new standards for safety and operational excellence across intercity bus travel.

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SAAM Tourist’s Perspective

“We operate intercity night sleeper coaches where driver behavior is absolutely critical to passenger safety… Netradyne’s AI-powered Driver•i has been impactful in addressing these issues by providing instant alerts and deep insights into our drivers’ performance,”
— Himachala, CCO at SAAM Tourist Pvt. Ltd.

He further highlighted that Driver•i’s SaaS-based model reduces upfront investment while offering a wide range of safety metrics. SAAM Tourist is also considering expanding the technology to its tourist and employee transport operations.