Weeels is a Cab-Sharing App That Helps the Environment
Josh Milenthal — September 11, 2010 — Eco
References: weeels.org & psfk
As the world's first "social transit" mobile application, the Weeels cab-sharing app strives to both help the environment and create an easier way to hail public transportation.
A commuter can log in and input their destination, and the application searches for available rides. You have the option of sharing a cab (saving money and gas), or taking a solo ride. The Weeels cab-sharing app creates a social experience in regards to public transit.
Implications - The convergence between eco-friendliness and web 2.0 apps has resulted in a huge business boom for invested companies. It's not too late, however, and companies should direct their efforts toward building increasingly sustainable and accessible products.
A commuter can log in and input their destination, and the application searches for available rides. You have the option of sharing a cab (saving money and gas), or taking a solo ride. The Weeels cab-sharing app creates a social experience in regards to public transit.
Implications - The convergence between eco-friendliness and web 2.0 apps has resulted in a huge business boom for invested companies. It's not too late, however, and companies should direct their efforts toward building increasingly sustainable and accessible products.
Trend Themes
1. Cab-sharing Apps - The trend towards cab-sharing apps allows for greater sustainability in transportation and provides opportunities for increased social experience.
2. Eco-friendly Transportation - The growth of eco-friendly transportation-focused apps provides opportunities for increased innovation in addressing climate change and sustainability in urban areas.
3. Social Transit Applications - The emergence of social transit apps offers an opportunity to combine both environmental sustainability and community engagement in public transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Ride-sharing Industry - Ride-sharing companies should consider integrating features that allow for cab-sharing functionalities to promote sustainability and social experience.
2. Transportation Industry - Transportation companies should prioritize sustainability in their services by investing in eco-friendly technologies and implementing cab-sharing options to mitigate their environmental impact.
3. Mobile App Development Industry - Mobile app development companies should consider developing innovative social transit apps with sustainability-focused features to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions.
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