Horsham, United Kingdom, 15th January 2024: A revolutionary mobile application called Stan is making waves in the realm of road safety and community empowerment. The app, designed to report potholes seamlessly, is set to transform the way communities interact with their local infrastructure.
Stan, an AI-powered platform, provides a user-friendly interface for reporting and addressing potholes quickly. It also holds local authorities accountable for maintaining their roadways. With just a few taps, users can report potholes and contribute to a collective voice for improved road conditions.
Mark Morrell, popularly known as Mr Pothole and a leading advocate for improved road infrastructure, welcomes and celebrates the advent of this new technology. “I am pleased to see the introduction of innovative AI technology in the battle against Britain’s pothole problem and road degradation. Together we must collectively work towards creating safer roads for our local communities.”
To further its commitment to fostering safer and more effective road networks, Stan has announced a strategic collaboration with the RAC, a well-known champion of issues affecting drivers, such as the poor state of the UK’s roads.
The collaboration aims to inspire RAC members to report road conditions and actively contribute to the collection of comprehensive roadway data. This effort aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of the roadways across Britain, with road users able to view the results on a dedicated map within the Stan The App website; providing a live health score of Britain’s roads.
“Stan is more than 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,” said Mike Mockford, Commercial Director of Stan. “Our partnership with the RAC is a testament to our commitment to making a real difference, and we are excited about the combined efforts in creating a more secure and reliable road infrastructure.”
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Pothole-ridden roads are the scourge of every driver which is why we are so 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 the major road defects on their networks, enabling them to take faster action leading to safer, more comfortable journeys.
“Every pothole left unrepaired can cause expensive damage to vehicles and hurt or even kill anyone on two wheels. The more that can be done to make highways authorities aware of problems with their road surfaces, the better for everyone who uses them.”
Stan is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. To learn more about Stan and its mission to revolutionize road safety, visit 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. Using a smartphone, users can easily report a problem and Stan takes the necessary steps to engage the local authority and get the issue fixed.
After downloading the app, users can report a road defect by taking a photo or video with their smartphone. The app uses computer vision to identify the defect and its location, and then reaches out to the relevant road owner.
About RAC
The RAC, an iconic UK brand, provides complete peace of mind to more than 13 million private and business drivers, whatever their motoring needs. As well as its premium nationwide breakdown assistance service – with an expert branded patrol workforce attending more than two million breakdowns every year – it offers a wide range of market-leading products across insurance, legal services, vehicle inspections and service, maintenance, and repair. The RAC is also at the forefront in helping drivers make the switch to electric vehicles and leads in the development of new solutions for businesses and OEMs, partnering with the best in the motoring and mobility space.
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