Carpool using sms based services is first of its kind in the whole world. They call it KoolPool. Its a Cool revolutionary idea for sure but how cool can it really get ?
Is there a need for something like this !
Rapidly growing number of vehicles on road do add to roaring ask for the solution to traffic nuisance n accidents caused. It ll surely cut down the cost of consumption of fuel as well as the travelling time. Needless to say the size of roads still remain the same unlike the consumer in car industry which has risen significantly due to the economy rise.
Usually people dont opt for public transport bcoz with a wheel they are free n independent to reach anywhere n everywhere, anytime, but when it comes to fun and uncertainty, hooking yourself with a complete stranger can be fun but as of security n trust … mmm am not sure, how much that ll succeed but this is a practical solution to too-many-vehicles (10 lac cars in mumbai, according to their figures) on road. They are targeting just 6500 right now. Quiete achievable figure.
How does it work …
You ll have to register at their site and you ll be given a registered photo id card with full Ridetime (say for a period of 3 months). A ride giver gets points while a ride taker spends it. This concept is welcomed by corporates as they say. Airtel mobile phone users will be the quality testers kinda for them. Already 3000 users have registered. ICICI Bank, HPCL and Radio City have opted to join the revolution.
I must say its a great idea when it comes to Scial networking, reducing Traffic on road,cutting the cost of consumption of fuel, but the constraints n the uncertainty that comes along will be the deciding factor.
Hi Navin,
Yes carpooling is a great alternative to using ones own car or going by public transport. Here’s India’s 1st carpool site Indimoto.com which has been up since April and is currently free and nationwide.
Cheers!
Kapan
September 1st, 2006