GasBuddy adds air pumps location feature
Drivers will be able to find locations that offer tire air vending machines through the app via a partnership with CSC ServiceWorks.
GasBuddy announced a new feature for its app so that drivers can easily find locations where they can find air pumps. To make this integration possible, the company has partnered with CSC ServiceWorks, a provider of air vending services for convenience stores and gas stations.
Through this partnership, drivers will be reminded of the importance of checking their tire pressure regarding driver safety and fuel efficiency. Users will be able to use the app to locate and navigate to the nearest air pump when needed.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a tire 25% below its recommended pressure is three times as likely to be involved in a crash and a tire 25% higher than recommended pressure is twice as likely to be involved in a crash than properly inflated tires. Also, fuel efficiency drops by 0.4% for every 1-psi that tires are under-inflated.
“Adding the ability to locate air pumps reinforces GasBuddy’s commitment to help drivers save money on gas and take care of their vehicles to stay safe. GasBuddy isn’t just a gas-finding app anymore; it’s a well-rounded fuel savings platform that can help drivers save hundreds on vehicle-related costs,” said Yannick Lord, Vice President of Product for GasBuddy.
To locate air pumps in their area, drivers should navigate to the “Find Gas” tab in the app and tap on the Station Details page. If the station offers air pumps, a button to activate will be available. Stations with air pumps can also be located by filtering the stations page by “Air”.
