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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
System Extensions and Upgrades Deliver Additional Revenue to Digital Dispatch
Richmond, BC, March 3rd, 2005 - Digital Dispatch Systems Inc. (TSX: DD) announces a slate of new contracts with Louisville Transportation Company, Reno Sparks Cab Co. and Access Services Inc.("ASI")
Louisville Transportation Company of Louisville, Kentucky, which owns both Louisville Yellow Cab Company and Lexington Yellow Cab Company, is standardizing both operations onto a Digital Dispatch system. Digital Dispatch will replace an existing competitor's system in one operation with 295 Vector 530 mobile data terminals and printers. The multi-company support capability of the Digital Dispatch's application will help Louisville Transportation to manage both its taxi companies from a single dispatch center while optimizing operational efficiency.
"The ability to support both our taxi companies with one centralized dispatch center is both cost-effective and convenient," said, Jeff Seger, President of Louisville Transportation. "The GPS-aided dispatching will guarantee faster response to customers and minimize idle miles, which means more trips per vehicle. The ability to accept in-vehicle credit card payments also enhances customer service. Our strategy is to leverage carefully-selected technologies to improve our revenue and profitability," Mr. Seger stated.
Reno-Sparks Cab Co. of Reno, Nevada, is upgrading its in-vehicle equipment with the latest Digital Dispatch products. Under the new agreement, Reno-Sparks will purchase 110 Windows CE based iPilot 8000 color Mobile Data Terminals which have GPS, mapping and built-in credit card verification capabilities. Reno-Sparks will also upgrade its old radio infrastructure with a high speed private radio network. Reno Sparks was an early adopter of automated dispatch technology, having installed a Digital Dispatch system in 1994. This upgrade will allow them to respond to their customers more efficiently.
Robin Street, Vice President of Reno-Sparks, commented that "Digital Dispatch has been a reliable and trustworthy partner since 1994 and we felt that it is time to take advantage of their latest innovations. We expect to set new standards in taxi dispatch in Nevada and wanted to increase our competitive advantage with the high-end iPilot product".
Access Services Inc., another long-term customer of Digital Dispatch, has also purchased major enhancements to its shared ride dispatch system for the 6 fleets that operate in the Greater Los Angeles area, servicing disabled people.
The value of the three systems and associated service agreements is approximately one million dollars. Vari Ghai, President and CEO of Digital Dispatch Systems commented that "In each of these contracts, the results delivered by our existing systems have opened the door to further enhancements, renewals or upgrades. With our recently re-energized sales force, we have significant opportunities for revenue growth within our existing customer base, in addition to our funnel of potential new customers."
About Louisville Transportation Company
Louisville Transportation Company of Kentucky came into existence in 1895 and, currently, owns Yellow Cab, Checker Cab and Cardinal Cab in Louisville, and Yellow Cab and Wild Cat Cab in Lexington. The company has had a computerized system for the past 15 years. It is a part of a bigger transportation company which also operates fleets of ambulance and limousines in Kentucky.
About Reno-Sparks
Based in Reno, Nevada, Reno-Sparks serves Northern Nevada with its fleet of over 200 vehicles since 1979. The Company has grown to become the largest taxi company in Reno, and it celebrated its 25-year anniversary last year with over 400 drivers.
About Access Service Inc.
Access Services is a state mandated local governmental agency created by Los Angeles County's public transit agencies to administer and manage the delivery of regional Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) paratransit service.
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