Bridj: The Smart Car Sharing
Doing my research for the last two blogs, I stumbled
upon a couple of articles for Bridj.
After reading these articles, I realised that Bridj
was a truly amazing service, that combined technology, 'public' transport and
yet was truly dynamic. Amazing.
This is what Bridj does.
After Uber (the cheaper, less legal version of a cab)
has revolutionized the way people move around, Bridj has come in with a newer
and seemingly better version.
As given on the Bridj website, they are:
"Your everyday transportation system that adapts
in real-time to where you live, work, and play. Powered by data, we use a
network of express shuttles that offer efficient and flexible trips that are as
dynamic as the city you call home"
What they do is with your smartphone you plug in where
you want to go. The app will align you with other people going to the same
area, or destination. You will then be picked up in a luxury van, and for
$5-$8, you will be taken there non-stop.
It uses smart technology to link people together, and
then picks them up and takes them to their destination. It leaves State Public
Transport for dead.
They have effectively created a smart, mass public
transport system that is cheap and quick.
Further, instead of being herded onto a packed bus or
train, with a throng of other uncomfortable commuters, you ride in considerable
comfort with free wi-fi and snacks.
Amazing.
This video does a good job of explaining how they do
it.
It is a superb invention, and one which will surely
take off.
So to summarise, the benefits of this invention are
enormous.
They are:
- Less travel time
- No need for a car
- Smart connectivity
- Dynamic public transport routes
- Cheaper than cars, taxis. When it is expanded it will continue to lower fare costs
- Sustainable, mass transport
Even better, the founder is a 24 year old
student!!!!!
Bridj has started in Boston and look set to expand
across America, let's hope it comes to Australia.
I hope that my discussion of bikes, buses, walking and
car sharing has given an indication of the scope for improvement in our use of
cars.
I will move onto a new topic for my next couple of
blogs.
If you want to read more about this amazing idea (I
actually can't stop saying amazing, it just seems to be a perfect public
transport system, with less rigidity), check out these links:
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