AI at the Wheel : How Netradyne is Driving the Global Road Safety Revolution

In a world increasingly dominated by intelligent technologies, the road to safer and smarter transportation is being charted by companies that merge innovation with purpose. Among them, Netradyne, a global provider of AI-powered fleet and driver safety solutions, stands out as a pioneer leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and real-time analytics to tackle one of the world’s most pressing issues—road safety.

With operations already spread across ten countries, Netradyne is gearing up to expand its presence to 15 nations by 2026, setting its sights next on Japan and Spain in 2025, followed by Ireland, France, and Italy in 2026. As roads become more crowded and driver fatigue more common, the company's flagship solution, Driver•i, is positioned not just as a product—but as a transformative movement.

GLOBAL MOMENTUM ROOTED IN INDIAN INNOVATION

Founded in San Diego, Netradyne maintains a global presence through offices in San Diego, San Francisco, and Bangalore. The Bangalore office is not just a satellite hub but the core of Netradyne’s R&D engine, where AI models, computer vision algorithms, and edge computing architectures are built to scale globally.
 

“India remains a critical R&D hub, playing a central role in developing technology that has a global impact,” said Durgadutt Nedungadi, Senior Vice President, EMEA and APAC, Netradyne.

Today, more than 650 of the company’s 850 global employees are based in India, underpinning its significant contribution to the company’s research and development. The country’s status as a strategic brain trust for the company aligns with its global growth strategy—scaling up quickly through remote-first international teams without relying heavily on physical infrastructure.

DRIVER•I: BEYOND THE DASHCAM

At the heart of Netradyne’s offerings lies Driver•i, an advanced fleet safety platform that uses AI and edge computing to analyze 100% of driving time. Unlike traditional dashcams that record incidents passively, Driver•i goes several steps further by actively interpreting road and driver conditions in real time.

Driver•i employs a combination of smart  cameras,  sensors, and onboard processing to detect dangerous behaviors such as: Distracted driving, Speeding, Harsh braking and Fatigue or drowsiness.
  
What makes Driver•i unique is its proactive approach. Using contextual data, including road and traffic conditions, the system offers predictive analytics that help fleet managers coach drivers before risky behavior leads to accidents.

By processing data locally through edge computing, the system reduces latency and ensures real-time decision-making—critical in situations where milliseconds matter.

“Solutions like Driver•i are becoming necessary tools as global fleet operators are under pressure to improve safety standards, lower insurance costs, and strengthen driver retention,” said Nedungadi.

PARTNERING FOR SAFETY: EMINENT TRANSIT JOINS HANDS WITH NETRADYNE

In a significant move to deepen its influence in India’s corporate fleet sector, Netradyne has entered into a partnership with Eminent Transit, a company providing corporate and employee transportation services in over 160 Indian cities.

With a fleet of more than 1,500 vehicles and a clientele of over
70  corporations,  Eminent  Transit  is  embedding  Driver•i  into its operations to enhance not only safety and efficiency but also passenger comfort, especially for women employees traveling late at night.

“Safety is a non-negotiable expectation from  our  clients, and Netradyne’s technology ensures we meet and exceed those standards,” said Ravi Kiran, CEO of Eminent Transit.

“With our AI-powered Driver•i technology, we’re helping elevate those experiences further—by enabling safer, smoother, and more secure rides,” Nedungadi added.

This collaboration is more than a commercial agreement—it is a statement of intent about the growing necessity for AI-driven solutions in India’s transport ecosystem, particularly in corporate travel, a sector that is projected to grow rapidly with urban expansion and hybrid work models.

A GROWING FOOTPRINT WITH GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS

Netradyne's global traction is both impressive and instructive. The company now serves over 3,000 businesses worldwide, and its technology runs in more than 450,000 vehicles across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania.

Among its prominent Indian clients are Shell, Indian Oil Skytanking, Writer Safeguard, and Greenline—a testament to the trust major corporations place in the platform’s reliability and precision.

Additionally, Netradyne is also collaborating with government agencies like NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Road Transport on critical initiatives, including driver drowsiness detection and policy-oriented safety enhancements.

Such initiatives align with growing global trends where governments and regulators are increasingly mandating higher road safety standards, and corporate ESG goals demand demonstrable investments in operational safety.

ENTERING THE UNICORN CLUB: A TESTAMENT TO VISION
Earlier in 2024, Netradyne crossed a significant milestone by securing $90 million in Series D funding, propelling its valuation to $1.34 billion and cementing its status as a Unicorn in the deep tech space.

This funding will not only support global expansion but will also fuel advancements in AI model sophistication, data security, and international compliance—crucial areas as the company prepares for regulatory scrutiny in diverse markets.

“We are increasing our presence to scale efficiently in various countries. In many global markets, we already have on-ground employees working remotely, ensuring presence without heavy infrastructure investment,” said Nedungadi.

THE ROAD AHEAD: AI-DRIVEN TRANSFORMATION

The future of Netradyne is not limited to fleet management. With an eye on autonomous vehicle monitoring and enhanced driver-assist technologies, the company is pushing the boundaries of what's possible with edge AI.

The focus on real-time coaching, incident prevention,  and driver well-being places Netradyne at the center of a  mobility safety revolution, especially as urban mobility systems move toward automation and digital transformation.

The company’s edge-first architecture ensures that  even  in areas with poor connectivity,  mission-critical  computations  can be performed on-device. This is a major differentiator in emerging markets like India, Mexico, and parts of Africa and Southeast Asia, where latency and data reliability remain key challenges.

WHY NETRADYNE MATTERS IN TODAY’S AI LANDSCAPE
At a time when AI is often discussed in abstract terms—chatbots, image generators, or algorithmic trading—Netradyne represents a real-world application that saves lives, protects drivers, and boosts business efficiency.

From empowering corporate fleets in India to transforming transportation logistics across the U.S. and Europe, the company is a living example of how deep tech can solve deep-rooted problems.

As road fatalities remain high globally—over 1.3 million people die each year due to road traffic crashes according to WHO— solutions like Driver•i offer a timely and necessary intervention.

CONCLUSION: DRIVING THE FUTURE, ONE MILE AT A TIME

Netradyne’s mission  to  make  roads  safer  using  AI  is  not just about business expansion—it is a vision for a world where technology and human behavior co-exist for safer mobility. With deep roots in Indian innovation and eyes set on global impact, the company is creating a new standard for fleet and driver safety— intelligent, responsive, and responsible.

As the company expands into new territories and strengthens its partnerships, its technology is poised to influence not just how fleets are managed, but how the world thinks about responsible driving, corporate duty of care, and AI’s role in public safety.

In the words of Nedungadi, “As road safety becomes a global priority, our AI-driven solutions offer a compelling case for adoption.”

Indeed, Netradyne isn’t just on the road to success—it’s helping pave that road for everyone else, too.