hhmm... how about leave it open for risk takers or those who dont worry too much about life.. and then have an option for secure places like huge organisations/institutions which would benefit from carpooling.. security is not an issue there. Provide your work id /school id etc - or be endorsed and you can carpool in the group. On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Peter Karunyu via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
IDs can be faked. And then used to register mobile phone numbers.
I as a rogue driver only need to carpool once with @Okech to get his stash of iDevices.
One security incident will possibly be one too many for @Okech.
Matatus do not work alright, unless you are not aware of recent incidences. I believe most people use them because of lack of choice.
Those guys who hitch rides to western Kenya (or Meru) are outliers, or are taking their chances or are simply not aware of the security implications. Thugs have been known to offer rides to unsuspecting travellers so that the civilians act as human shields against Flying Squad. Again, incidences of this are not uncommon.
Disclaimer: Criticising ideas is easy.
On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 2:02 PM, francis irungu <francisirungu@gmail.com> wrote:
In handling security, have each user (drivers n riders) upload their picture &National ID. This info is available whenever u confirm a ride. Guys hitch riders to western kenya every day with strangers they have no clue about...matatu carries strangers n still works alright
On Nov 3, 2016 11:25, "Mark Mwangi via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Details of driver and passengers is very important. The more the better. Whats there to hide anyway?
On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Peter Karunyu <pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote:
Security is the single biggest obstacle.
One way of overcoming it is if you all know each other.
On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 9:45 AM, Athar Ahmad Bhatti via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Ok and how would you handle security.
Athar Ahmad Bhatti +254726488311
On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 9:43 AM +0300, "b bundi via skunkworks" < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
Yeah a carpooling platform for the kenyan market - where private car
owners can choose to share a ride and split the cost. I think those western platforms fail with all the details they require from drivers... keep it simple . i have a car - this make .. am headed this way at time x .. have x empty seats .. lets carpool no credit cards no nothing
On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 9:11 AM, Mark Mwangi via skunkworks < skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
> Sounds like an idea that if well implemented would be solid. This is > a niche that Little can go into seeing as it is by a local company. But > NTSA may have an issue as this can also be a mat that sits outside an > office eg Upperhill and gets riders on a particular route. > > On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 8:29 AM, francis irungu via skunkworks < > skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > >> Is it that these companies marketing strategies are not so good >> since they are not as popular or is our culture on cost sharing and >> generally sharing not supportive of car pooling? >> >> Franc >> >> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 7:02 PM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via >> skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >> >>> There is a group in Rongai that carpools.... But we know each >>> other and we don't charge but everyone puts in something for the trip. >>> I think it would work for peak hours.... Especially if there was a >>> way to people taking a different (not to town) route eg Ronga to >>> Westlands..... >>> Best >>> >>> On Nov 1, 2016 10:08, "Patrick Kariuki via skunkworks" < >>> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>> >>>> More links, >>>> >>>> https://www.gocarma.com/carpool/ >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiRNRm4Ar9A >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiCRM2c4T84&feature=youtu.be >>>> >>>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 1:41 PM, francis irungu < >>>> francisirungu@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Why not simplify it. >>>>> Register drivers with cars.they post route and approx time from >>>>> and to...users register as well.they see available rides on prefered >>>>> route.they request to get a ride...once u on a ride, u see the driver >>>>> profile and people with whom u are car pooling...for added security..u can >>>>> register a kin who sees who you riding with. >>>>> >>>>> On Nov 1, 2016 12:20, "Patrick Kariuki" < >>>>> patrick.kariuki@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Requesting is likely to be done from the offices, pickup space >>>>>> away from alot of human and vehicle traffic, then a route plan to get to >>>>>> the destination in the shortest time possible using information from >>>>>> incidence and traffic updates. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 12:08 PM, Peter Karunyu < >>>>>> pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> This would work quite well if the requesters are in the same >>>>>>> vicinity, i.e. work colleagues who live near where you do. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 12:01 PM, Patrick Kariuki via >>>>>>> skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks for the link Franc, very insightful. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - Request >>>>>>>> - Chill <---kickass algorithm required here. makes sense >>>>>>>> to have have pre-bookings 1hr or 30mins before a trip with an invite >>>>>>>> function (that should reduce the pickup time should the car/van fill up). >>>>>>>> Pickup space required for a large number of people. Cancellation and delay >>>>>>>> fees costings. >>>>>>>> - Go >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 11:36 AM, francis irungu < >>>>>>>> francisirungu@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Isn't this what Lyft is meant to do: https://www.lyft.com/ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Franc >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 10:52 AM, Patrick Kariuki via >>>>>>>>> skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My point exactly. A cheaper and safer way to get home. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> A trip to Rongai would cost more solo or with 2 other >>>>>>>>>> people but would reduce greatly with a 7 seater. The larger the vehicle, >>>>>>>>>> the cheaper it gets. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> If its going to be a hassle to get CCTVs installed and >>>>>>>>>> managed by saccos for nganyas some innovation is required. Some of these >>>>>>>>>> incidences are getting very ugly. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 10:23 AM, Peter Karunyu < >>>>>>>>>> pkarunyu@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I thought you would pay more to ride alone, and pay less >>>>>>>>>>> to car pool? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 10:18 AM, Patrick Kariuki via >>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Would a car pooling function with people movers make >>>>>>>>>>>> sense during rush hour and evenings (before 9PM) ? They'd pay abit more but >>>>>>>>>>>> its worth it for those carrying laptops and smartphones around. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> - Book the trip an hour before >>>>>>>>>>>> - Cancellation fees applies >>>>>>>>>>>> - Designated pickup point in the city >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Just a thought... you could always backup your data in >>>>>>>>>>>> the cloud and insure the smartphone and laptop >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>>>>>> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>>>> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> Francis Irungu, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>>>>>> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>>>>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>>>>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>>>>>> ------------ >>>>>>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> skunkworks mailing list >>>> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >>>> ------------ >>>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>>> ------------ >>>> >>>> Skunkworks Rules >>>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>>> ------------ >>>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> skunkworks mailing list >>> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >>> ------------ >>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Francis Irungu, >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> skunkworks mailing list >> skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke >> ------------ >> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >> ------------ >> >> Skunkworks Rules >> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >> ------------ >> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >> > > > > -- > Regards, > > Mark Mwangi > > markmwangi.me.ke > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > skunkworks mailing list > skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke > ------------ > List info, subscribe/unsubscribe > http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks > ------------ > > Skunkworks Rules > http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 > ------------ > Other services @ http://my.co.ke >
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