Quartix has become the first major telematics specialist to provide pay-as- you-go vehicle tracking with Google Maps.

Google’s mapping, satellite, terrain and hybrid views are now available with both the InfoPlus and Corporate versions.

Using Google Maps’ zoom and scroll controls to search a live tracking screen, an operator can trace vehicle journey details or find the nearest vehicle to a customer.

The new mapping system provides customers with access to maps and satellite images from locations named in journey reports.

Andy Walters, Quartix managing director, said: “Our decision to incorporate Google’s maps follows on from last month’s launch of a suite of real-time performance ‘dashboard’ displays with our Corporate package.”

Three months ago, Quartix became the UK’s first telematics firm to introduce pay-as-you-go tracking – 50% of new clients are choosing this option.