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GEOTEK UNIT IS PROVIDING MOBILE DISPATCH SYSTEMS

MONTVALE, N.J.-GMSI Inc., a subsidiary of Geotek Communications Inc., has been contracted to provide dispatch and mobile data systems for Comfort Transportation Pte Ltd. of Singapore.

Geotek said Comfort operates the world’s largest taxi fleet. The initial order to equip 1,000 cars this year has been valued at $1.3 million. Vehicle location service will be offered through a global positioning system. The Comfort agreement was made with CEI Technologies Pte Ltd., a subsidiary of Singapore Technologies.

GMSI provides integrated management and communications systems to transportation and delivery companies. The Comfort system will provide an interactive voice response service that allows customers to confirm taxi arrangements via phone by entering a personal identification number.

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