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[–] [email protected] 67 points 9 months ago (3 children)

The article is talking about lorry drivers making trips for work though. I am not sure I understand the need for the drivers to conceal their location while they work?

But otherwise I agree.

[–] [email protected] 51 points 9 months ago

Potentially to skirt driving time limits?

Many lorry drivers are paid by the trip. If they get stuck in traffic, they are losing money. They are also required to take regular breaks, to avoid fatigue. If they jammed the GPS, then the company can't prove they didn't take their break, and worked through, to make up time.

It also allows for disallowed detours. "Sorry boss, I was stuck in traffic for over an hour". In fact they went for a pub lunch, on the clock.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Hm yeah in a working context its different, but still, why would they need to be tracked, other then MAYBE logistics (which lorry drivers would be), so yeah, gets muddy

[–] [email protected] 11 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Some insurance companies require tracking devices on commercial accounts. One of my clients it's required to use them as part of their policy.