Friday, May 20, 2022
  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Diva
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables
No Result
View All Result
Lowyat.NET
No Result
View All Result
Home Automotive

Ford’s Rideshare Service Called Chariot

by Mark Leo
July 28, 2017
Ford’s Rideshare Service Called Chariot
41
SHARES
825
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Ford is looking to start off a ride sharing service in New York City called Chariot. No, it isn’t anything similar to Uber or Lyft but it is rather a crowd-sourced shuttle service. The service aims to start in August and Ford aims to provide new ways for consumers to travel especially in areas where there are little to no transit points (deemed as transit deserts).

Chariot offers users a way to get from point A to B during commuting times and will cover areas where it isn’t feasible for people to walk to the nearest public transportation. Each Chariot can accommodate more than 12 people and the app guarantees seats for each user.

“Our mission at Chariot is to provide reliable, safe and affordable transportation for as many people as possible,” said Chariot CEO Ali Vahabzadeh. “We want to connect people more easily to where they want to go – whether they need help making it to a transit hub or live in an area underserved by public transportation.”

Other than New York, Chariot is also going to be available in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Each ride is charged at a flat rate of $4. Ford aims to have 60 Chariot vehicles running in New York later this year.

 

As part of the New York launch, commuters will be able to use a streamlined crowd-sourcing process to make the experience more user-friendly. The Chariot map will display service areas being crowd-sourced – giving commuters the chance to choose and contribute to these potential service areas.

Users can even create a custom route for areas they feel would benefit from Chariot, then share their proposal with friends, family and neighbours who may be taking similar commutes. Once enough riders sign up to support and fund a proposed route, as many Chariots as needed will be dispatched to service the area.

ADVERTISEMENT

Ford’s own Global Data, Insights and Analytics team is supplementing Chariot’s planning. The group helps Chariot identify potential routes using advanced optimization algorithms based on user demand and behaviour, as well as traffic data and existing infrastructure.

 

 

“We know how important it is for everyone to be able to get around effectively – especially in densely populated places like New York,” said Jessica Robinson, director, Ford City Solutions. “Chariot is one way we’re trying to help cities accommodate their residents and ensure people aren’t sacrificing their needs as a result of limited mobility options.”

Think of it as an extended feeder bus service currently service the LRT and MRT routes here in Malaysia. As compared, many people within the Klang Valley live more than a kilometre from a transit point, whether it may be a bus stop or an LRT/MRT stop. Chariot is a service which aims to crowdsource enough information such that they will create a route to help pick people up and bring them to the nearest LRT/MRT or KTM or any other transit point. If the route is along the way of someone’s office, a new stop can be added in based on demand.

In short, Chariot is meant to supplement and cover areas where existing transit points are not available.

Tags: fordRide sharing
Back to top
Share16Tweet10SendShare

ADVERTISEMENT

RELATED ARTICLES

Tesla Wades Through Semiconductor Shortage By Swapping Chips For Its Cars
Automotive

Researchers Successfully Break Into Tesla EV Via Bluetooth Hack

by John Law
May 19, 2022

Tesla's cars are, by today's standards, some of the most modern electric vehicles (EVs) to date, and that includes features...

Read more
proton saga 2022 premium s keyless entry
Automotive

Proton Saga Finally Gets Keyless Entry, But Only For The New Premium S Model

by Heirul Kamel
May 12, 2022

Proton earlier today has officially launched its new Saga MC2 facelift, which consists of four different variants of varying specs...

Read more
BMW i4 eDrive40
Automotive

BMW Malaysia: Local Cars Not Affected By Android Auto, CarPlay Omission

by Ian Chee
May 11, 2022

Earlier this week, we saw reports of BMW shipping cars in certain markets without Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. We...

Read more
kumpool e-hailing
E-Hailing

Kumpool E-Hailing Bus Adds Routes In Kampung Tunku

by Ikmal Rozlan
May 11, 2022

Kumpool, the bus e-hailing service that recently expanded into Petaling Jaya, is adding routes in the Kampung Tunku constituency. Previously,...

Read more
Load More
No Result
View All Result

TRENDING TODAY

  1. 1
    Mobile Phones

    OPPO Find X5 Pro Goes Official In Malaysia For RM4,999

  2. 2
    Data Breaches

    Another JPN Database Appears Online With An Asking Price Of Almost RM44,000

  3. 3
    Fintech

    You Can Now Terminate Touch n Go RFID Tag Online

  4. 4
    Random

    IT Admin Imprisoned Seven Years For Wiping Out Company Servers

  5. 5
    News

    Amazon Web Services To Develop Data Centres In Malaysia

Lowyat.NET

Consumer Tech News & Reviews Malaysia

NETWORK

  • Hype
  • Murai
  • Lipstiq
  • Diva
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks

ABOUT

  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

©2022 LOWYAT MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Lifestyle
    • Computing
    • Hardware
    • Internet
    • Rumours & Leaks
    • Software
  • Forums
    • Kopitiam
    • Tradezone
    • Property Talk
    • Finance & Business
    • Fast and Furious
  • Gaming
    • PC Gaming
    • Console
    • Esports
  • Mobile
    • Apps
    • OS
    • Tablets
    • Phones
    • Telco
      • Celcom
      • DiGi
      • Maxis
      • Tune Talk
      • U Mobile
      • Buzzme
  • Pricelists
    • Hardware
      • Compu-zone
      • Viewnet
      • Thundermatch
      • Sri Computers
    • Notebooks
      • Compu-zone
    • Smartphones
      • Thundermatch
  • More
    • Automotive Tech
    • Drone
    • Enterprise
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion
    • E-Hailing
    • Wearables

©2022 LOWYAT MEDIA, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

We use cookies to improve your experience. Learn More.