GoMetro, a South African-founded B2B software-as-a-service fleet management company, has been selected as a recipient of a £147,000 grant from the UK Freight Innovation Fund.
It is funded by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered through Connected Places Catapult, the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport and place leadership.
“The grant will be used to finance a six-month trial with leading UK logistics companies Maritime Transport and Welch’s Transport to implement GoMetro’s EV-FIT solution for electric vehicle (EV) fleet transformation and the GoMetro Bridge fleet management software platform,” says Group CEO and founder of GoMetro Justin Coetzee.
“Building on the success of the Freight Innovation Fund to date, I’m very pleased to welcome a third cohort of high-potential innovators onto the Accelerator.
This programme gives bespoke support to SMEs, working hand-in-hand with industry as they trial their solutions in real-world environments. By supporting new ideas in freight, we are helping to unlock the sector’s potential to be greener and more efficient.” Erika Lewis, Chief Executive Officer, Connected Places Catapult
“Freight is a crucial engine of our economy, and it is only right we do all we can to improve working conditions, pioneer innovation and drive sustainability across the industry.
“Our investment, combined with investment from the industry, will ensure lorry drivers can enjoy safer parking, a proper rest and a warm meal, while supporting UK businesses to harvest the best of technology to move freight faster, decarbonise our supply chain, and grow the economy for all.” Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood
