17 Jul 17
News

Vodafone Netherlands partners with SafeDrivePod

SafeDrivePod, a secure lock for smartphones while driving, is now available to customers of Vodafone in the Netherlands. 

The application runs on a coin-sized device linked to the smartphone. The device detects when the vehicle – a car; but potentially also a bike – is in motion, and blocks all of the smartphone's text functions when the speed exceeds 10 km/h (or 7 km/h on a bike). Only hands-free calling and navigation apps remain accessible. The appo 'releases' the phone only after at least 20 seconds of stopping. 

SafeDrivePod has been on the market since 2016, and is popular with lease companies and insurers. Designed to minimise distraction, thus preventing accidents, it offers apps for both Android and iOS. Vodafone chose to work with SafeDrivePod rather than develop its own application, as SafeDrivePod has been recognised as an easy and reliable solution on the Dutch market. Vodafone is offering SafeDrivePod via its online innovation platform. 

Image: SafeDrivePod

Authored by: Frank Jacobs