Did you know that you can track your vehicles with a tracking system built right here in Nepal? Yes, GPS Sewa — developed by Slash Plus Pvt. Ltd. — is one of the local efforts at offering an end-to-end GPS tracking solution for Nepal. With a mix of both hardware and software solutions to keep track of your vehicles.
What is GPS Sewa?
As mentioned before, GPS Sewa is a real-time vehicle tracking system that uses a GPS-enabled device installed in your vehicle, by which you can monitor your vehicle’s location and status through a mobile app or web dashboard.
It’s designed for both personal vehicles (like cars and bikes) and commercial fleets (like delivery vans, buses, and taxis). The device has a built-in 3D accelerometer, an optional SOS alarm button, and it’s also IP66 dust/water resistant. As such, it is suitable for everyone, including private vehicle owners, fleet operators (logistics, transport companies, school buses), ride-hailing services, public transport operators, and also government or NGO vehicles.
Key features of GPS Sewa
- Live tracking and offline sync: It helps to monitor your vehicle’s location in real time using the web dashboard or mobile app. If the vehicle goes out of network coverage, the device buffers the data and syncs it up once online again.
- Security and theft alerts: It forms a virtual boundary and sends alerts if your vehicle is moved without your permission, the engine is started unexpectedly, or it leaves a designated zone. There’s also an option to remotely kill the engine for additional security.
- Efficiency tools for businesses: It has a route optimization feature to avoid traffic and fuel wastage, along with optional fuel monitoring to identify wastage or theft.
- Driver monitoring: It tracks driving habits like overspeeding, harsh braking, or fatigue signs, which is useful in encouraging safer driving.
Installation and pricing
The installation process for GPS Sewa is quite simple. According to GPS Sewa, the tracking device typically goes into the trunk area of the vehicle. And it connects to the internet from a paired cell phone for real-time data synchronization to the GPS Sewa system. Users can see tracking data either from a mobile application or a web dashboard.
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In terms of price, GPS Sewa offers a number of models depending on the level of features. The entry model with standard GPS tracking features has a price of NPR 4,500. Whereas higher-end models with extra features like fuel monitoring, remote cut-off of the engine, and driver behavior monitoring have a price of up to NPR 7,500.
Final thoughts
GPS Sewa is a cost-effective and locally developed solution to track and manage vehicles in Nepal. With live tracking, anti-theft alerts, fuel tracking, and route planning, it gives individuals and businesses alike the tools to be safer and more efficient on the road.
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