Bridgestone Mobility Solutions

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions
Name	Bridgestone Mobility Solutions
Industry	Telematics, Fleet management, Vehicle tracking, Tire-pressure monitoring system
Founded	0 2019
Founder	Bridgestone
Headquarters	Tokyo, Japan
Area served	Worldwide
Products	Webfleet Solutions, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Tire management
Services	Fleet management software, Telematics data, Predictive maintenance, Sustainability reporting
Parent	Bridgestone

Contents

Overview
Products and Services
History and Development
Corporate Structure
Partnerships and Collaborations
See Also

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions is a strategic business unit of the global tire and rubber manufacturer Bridgestone, focused on providing digital solutions for fleet management and mobility as a service. Established to leverage telematics and data analytics, it aims to enhance vehicle efficiency, safety, and sustainability for commercial and consumer mobility. The unit integrates advanced technologies like IoT connectivity and artificial intelligence to transform traditional tire and vehicle services into comprehensive digital offerings.

Overview

The division represents Bridgestone's strategic pivot towards becoming a sustainable solutions company, expanding beyond its core tire manufacturing heritage. It operates at the intersection of physical assets and digital transformation, providing services that utilize real-time vehicle data to optimize operations. Its solutions are designed to address key challenges in modern transportation, including road safety, fuel efficiency, and carbon emissions reduction, aligning with broader industry trends like electrification of vehicles and autonomous driving.

Products and Services

The primary offering is the Webfleet Solutions platform, a leading telematics and fleet management software suite acquired from TomTom in 2019. This platform provides services such as GPS tracking, route optimization, driver behavior monitoring, and fuel management. Other key products include advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and integrated tire management solutions that offer predictive maintenance alerts. These tools help fleets reduce operational costs, improve regulatory compliance, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.

History and Development

The unit was formally launched in 2019 following Bridgestone's acquisition of the Telematics business unit from TomTom, a major Dutch navigation technology company. This acquisition, valued at €910 million, marked a significant step in Bridgestone's digital strategy to build a global Mobility Solutions platform. Subsequent development has involved integrating these telematics capabilities with Bridgestone's existing tire service networks and investing in startup companies through ventures like Bridgestone Americas to explore new mobility services.

Corporate Structure

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions operates as a dedicated division within the Bridgestone Corporation, reporting through its global headquarters in Tokyo. The unit manages the global Webfleet Solutions brand, with major regional hubs in Europe (Amsterdam), North America, and Asia-Pacific. It works closely with other Bridgestone business units, such as Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Europe, to deliver integrated services that combine digital platforms with physical products and service networks like Bridgestone Retail Operations.

Partnerships and Collaborations

The division actively forms alliances to expand its ecosystem, including a notable partnership with Microsoft to leverage the Azure cloud platform for scaling its telematics services. It collaborates with OEMs like Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group to enable factory-fit telematics solutions. Further collaborations involve technology companies for electric vehicle fleet management and partnerships with leasing companies and insurance providers to offer data-driven services for risk management and sustainability reporting.