“RAC and Stan The App Join Forces to Enable Instant Reporting of Potholes, Empowering Communities”
Stan Revolutionizes Road Safety and Empowers Communities with Innovative Mobile App
Horsham, United Kingdom, January 15th, 2024: Stan, a revolutionary mobile application, has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of road safety and community empowerment. Developed to report potholes seamlessly, Stan is set to transform the way communities interact with their local infrastructure. The user-friendly AI-powered platform provides a streamlined connection between citizens and local authorities, making it easier to report and address potholes quickly and hold authorities accountable for maintaining safe roadways.
With just a few taps, Stan allows users to report potholes and collect thousands of data points in just a ten-minute drive. This aggregated data surpasses individual reports, providing a collective voice to highlight the extent of damage and necessary repairs to road authorities. Mark Morrell, also known as Mr. Pothole, a leading advocate for improved road infrastructure, welcomes the introduction of new and exciting AI technology to combat Britain’s pothole problem and road degradation. He states, “Together, we must work towards creating safer roads for our local communities.”
In line with its commitment to fostering safer and more effective road networks, Stan is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with the RAC, a well-known champion of driver-related issues such as the poor state of the UK’s roads. This partnership aims to inspire RAC members to report road conditions and actively contribute to the collection of comprehensive roadway data. The results will be available on a dedicated map on Stan’s website, providing a live health score of Britain’s roads.
Mike Mockford, Commercial Director of Stan, highlights the app’s role in creating positive change in communities. He states, “Stan is not just an app; it’s a catalyst for positive change in our communities. Potholes pose a significant risk to road users, and with Stan, we are empowering communities to play an active role in ensuring safer roads.” Mockford also expresses excitement about the combined efforts with the RAC to create a more secure and reliable road infrastructure.
RAC’s Head of Policy, Simon Williams, adds, “Pothole-ridden roads are the scourge of every driver, which is why we are keen to work with Metricell to promote the use of the free Stan app. If used by drivers widely enough, Stan has the potential to keep councils informed of all major road defects on their networks, enabling them to take faster action for safer, more comfortable journeys.”
The Stan app is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play, and interested individuals can learn more about its mission to revolutionize road safety by visiting the website at https://www.stantheapp.com/.
About Stan
Stan is a free mobile application designed to empower users to report road defects such as potholes to local authorities. By using a smartphone, individuals can easily report a problem, and Stan takes the issue to the relevant road owner. After downloading the app, users can report a road defect by taking a photo or video, and the app uses computer vision to identify the defect and its location. Stan then engages with the local authority to fix the issue.
About RAC
The RAC is an iconic UK brand that provides complete peace of mind to over 13 million private and business drivers. Along with its premium nationwide breakdown assistance service, the RAC offers a wide range of market-leading products, including insurance, legal services, vehicle inspections, and service, maintenance, and repair. The RAC is also at the forefront of helping drivers transition to electric vehicles and partners with the best in the motoring and mobility space to develop new solutions for businesses and OEMs.
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