Vehicles equipped with Lightfoot devices travelled a record one billion miles in 2024 – the first time this milestone has been hit in a calendar year. The firm attributed these figures to growth and demand for its safety and decarbonisation technology.

The exact figure of 1,063,911,619 miles – a 15% increase on 2023 (924,650,184 miles) – is the equivalent of 42,727 trips around the world. According to Lightfoot, the driver coaching technology has therefore saved up to 42,360 tonnes of carbon as a result, up from 36,488 tonnes in 2023.

Paul Hollick, CEO of Lightfoot, said: “Hitting the billion-mile mark in 2024 is a major milestone for Lightfoot and its customers.

“It demonstrates the technology is now an integral part of at-work driving for a vast number of businesses, and such growth and high mileages deliver proven results in terms of reducing fuel use, increasing electric range, and minimising accidents.”

Businesses that use Lightfoot to improve efficiency and reduce risk to their drivers and vehicles include Tesco, Asda, Iceland, Octopus Energy, Currys and Virgin Media.

Hollick added: “When you think about the sheer scale of what Lightfoot is now achieving, it is remarkable.

“We’re also proven to help reduce typical vehicle wear and tear by up to 45% and reduce downtime. When your customers are driving such high mileages, Lightfoot technology can have a massive impact on costs, downtime, and emissions.”

Lightfoot’s growth last year also included Hollick’s promotion to CEO, as well as European and global expansion.

Hollick said: “As we continue to grow, it becomes a virtuous circle in which we provide ever greater results. With one billion miles now hit, we are very excited to see what remarkable things can be achieved between ourselves and our partners in the next billion.”