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Smoke Detection for Fleets

Zubie’s Smoke Detection is ideal for rental and commercial fleet operators looking to protect their vehicles and hold drivers accountable. Capture undeniable proof of in-vehicle smoking with our easy-to-install devices and gain control of your smoking policy today.

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BENEFITS

Why Smoke Detection for Rental Cars?

Collect Evidence of Smoking

Receive real-time alerts and detailed incident reports, giving you rock solid proof to enforce smoking policies.

Recoup Damage Related Losses

Operators can choose whether to issue warnings for the first offense, treat smoke differently than vape, or implement a tiered fining system where the first offense is less than the second or third.

Defend Against Disputes

Smoke Detection customers report up to a 90% success rate when renters dispute credit card charges associated with smoking fees.

Reduce Smoking Events

Improve vehicle cleanliness and vehicle uptime. Rental operators have reported up to an 86% reduction in smoking events within six months of implementation.

Process

How it Works

Install Your Device

Install your devices in just 15 minutes using Zubie’s app for easy device-to-VIN pairing.

Download Detailed Reports + Alerts

You can view notifications via email, in the Zubie app, or Zubie Rental Agent browser extension. Reports include total smoke detected, background air quality, and duration of smoking. Multiple smoking events can occur within a single day.

Enforce Your No-Smoking Policy

Build your own operational process for recovering smoking fees. Issue warnings for initial violations, differentiate between smoking and vaping, apply a graduated fee structure with increasing penalties for repeat offenses, or create your own approach based on your business's unique needs.

Reduce Smoking Events

Operators report up to an 86% reduction in smoking events within six months. Even as smoking events decrease, Bosch data shows that most fleets still detect an average of 2.2 smoking days per vehicle, per month.

From our customers

“Because of Zubie’s early alerts and real-time data, we were able to act quickly and recover a vehicle with minimal damage. Their technology continues to play an absolutely critical role in our operations, helping us prevent losses and maintain accountability across our fleet.”

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Justin Murphy, Blue Oval Rentals, Chicago, IL

Smoke Detection Is Part of Zubie Sense for Vehicles

Smoke Detection is just one of the powerful capabilities of Zubie Sense for Vehicles—a single, discreet device designed to help fleets protect their vehicles, reduce costs, and hold drivers accountable. In addition to collecting evidence of smoking incidents, Zubie Sense for Vehicles also detects potential impact events and provides real-time vehicle location tracking, giving operators a complete picture of what’s happening across their fleet.

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ROI Calculator

Get a free, instant estimate of your monthly fee recovery from smoking policy enforcement.

Fee Collection Frequency

The average amount is normally between 2 and 3 days.
Zubie recommends a fee of roughly $100 per smoking day.

ROI Calculator Results

Monthly Fee Collection

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Total fee recovery minus $14.99/month introductory rate per vehicle.

Annual Fee Collection

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Total fee recovery generated in a year.

The Math is Simple. Zubie Smoke Detection provides an effective policy enforcement tool and smoking deterrent with minimal investment and quick setup.

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“Together, we’re setting a new standard for fleet management, combining Bosch’s technological innovation with Zubie’s deep understanding of the rental car market.”

— Philipp Gauss, Vice President and Head of Fleet Sales, Bosch North America

WHO WE SERVE

Rental Fleets

Smoke Detection is a smarter way to offset cleaning and damage expenses, recover smoking-related costs, and protect your fleet, all while improving the overall customer experience. This feature pays for itself through time saved, vehicles preserved, and brand trust strengthened:

  • Fewer vehicles removed from service for deep cleaning
  • Fewer last-minute vehicle swaps caused by smoke-related complaints
  • A consistently cleaner fleet, leading to stronger reviews and higher repeat rentals
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WHO WE SERVE

Commercial Fleets

Zubie’s real-time smoking alerts and timestamped proof gives you the confidence to act without relying on secondhand reports. The result? Cleaner vehicles and a professional image that reflects the quality of your service. And because drivers know smoking can be detected, they’re more likely to stop—helping you preserve interior condition and vehicle resale value.

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BENEFITS

Why Smoke Detection for Commercial Fleets?

Enforce Smoking Policies

Get timestamped, rock-solid proof of smoking instead of relying on guesswork or employee reports.

Reduce Vehicle Downtime

Catch smoking early to reduce long-term odor and upholstery damage, and prioritize cleaning only when needed.

Protect Brand Reputation

Ensure your vehicles reflect the quality of your service, inside and out.

Protect Your Vehicles

Maintain clean interiors, avoid unnecessary wear, and maintain your vehicles’ resale value.

Resources

Learn More About the Technology

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Blue Oval Rentals
Zubie Sense for Vehicles
Zubie Accepts Gold Stevie® Award for Technology Excellence — “New Service of the Year” for Smoke Detection

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