MAN Truck & Bus and UTA Edenred Collaborate on MAN SimplePay

MAN SimplePay is a new digital platform for efficient cost management of the entire fleet

Bavaria, Germany- MAN Truck & Bus., has launched MAN SimplePay in collaboration with UTA Edenred, aimed at simplifying fleet operating cost management. This new online platform allows customers to digitally store and prioritize fuel and charging cards for each vehicle. Hosted on the RIO platform, it will provide a user-friendly overview of daily expenses, including refueling, parking, and washing, enhancing transparency for fleet operators. 

Through its partnership with UTA Edenred, MAN SimplePay allows fleet managers to integrate UTA fuel cards into the platform. This enables a comprehensive overview of all fuel card transactions for each vehicle, including those from other manufacturers. The benefits for users include simplified cost control, reduced administrative effort, and easier identification of potential savings. 

Ms. Kerstin Rummel, Senior Vice President Commercial Service Operations at MAN Truck & Bus., said, MAN's brand promise is 'Simplifying Business'. That's why we developed MAN SimplePay, a central platform for our customers that pools the operating costs of the entire fleet and enables contactless transactions for the driver. This increases transparency and efficiency in fleet management while simplifying the driver's day-to-day work.” 

MAN SimplePay features a contactless payment process that allows drivers to use the MAN Driver App to locate filling stations, book parking, and schedule truck washes within the TRAVIS Road Services partner network. Transactions can also be processed through the MAN truck's infotainment system. This eliminates the need to visit checkout counters, enhancing convenience and offering greater security compared to traditional fuel cards. 

Mr. Pierre Jalady, CEO of UTA Edenred and General Manager of Edenred Mobility EMEA, said, “At UTA Edenred, our aim is to make mobility on Europe's roads easier, more efficient and more sustainable with smart digital solutions. I am delighted that, together with MAN Truck & Bus, weare taking an important step into the future of digital mobility experiences with the innovative MAN SimplePay service.” 

The UTA Edenred acceptance network features around 85,000 points across 40 countries, including 3,500 filling stations in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Belgium that currently support MAN SimplePay's contactless fuel card functionality. Additional stations and countries will be added soon. In case of a breakdown, the platform enables automatic cost approval for repair and workshop services, facilitating faster processing through MAN Mobile24.