Affordable and Better Rideshare & Delivery!
A rideshare and delivery app that provides more options and control for customers and drivers at an affordable price.
Project Description
- ZipToYou aims to offer affordable rideshare and delivery service that gives customers more transparency and drivers better pay
- Current apps keep drivers anonymous. ZipToYou will allow customers to know exactly who their driver is, and to request the drivers they like. I've heard horror stories about drivers hitting on passengers, being drunk, and being rude. I want to give passengers more options and control. With drivers no longer anonymous, they can be held accountable. We will allow drivers to identify gender and causes they support. Many women passengers want women drivers, especially at night. Queer people would feel more comfortable knowing their driver is queer or an ally.
- While drivers are listed as 'independent contractors,' they have no control over rates. ZipToYou will allow drivers to set their own rates. Now drivers can get paid what they need to cover taxes, gas, and car repair. Better drivers can develop a customer base. Customers can compare rates and drivers, and drivers will always know how much they are making.
- There is a huge market for this app. As both a passenger and a driver, I have found that service inconsistency and price gouging are major issues. So many people want to know who there driver is and how much their driver earns. Drivers too want to have reliable customers and incentives for improvement.
- There are only two taxi services in Saint Paul outside of Lyft and Uber and none of them have an app. The ZipToYou app will provide ease of access for both customers and drivers looking to get rides or deliveries at competitive rates.
- I am seeking funding to help pay for the costs of developing the app. The developer estimates that it will cost $33,700 to develop the app. I have committed $6,740 and I am working with a credit union to get a loan. I hope to raise $5,000 to reduce the amount of the loan.
- I am accepting no venture capital. I want ZipToYou to support unions, offer discounts to poor passengers, and have other features that many capitalist investors would not support.
- My Sincere Thanks and Appreciation to anyone who can donate any amount! Let's make rideshare and delivery more affordable for customers, and better for drivers, in the Twin Cities!
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is ZipToYou? ZipToYou is an innovative rideshare and delivery company based in the Twin Cities.
- Why ZipToYou? As a passenger, customer, and driver, I came across many problems with the way current apps operate. Service is inconsistent in terms of quality and reliability and price gouging hurts both customers and drivers.
- How is ZipToYou different? We are giving customers and drivers more options and control. Customers will know their drivers and can request rides and deliveries from the drivers they like. Drivers will set their own rates and operate as their own business.
- Is there a demand for ZipToYou? Yes! People are desperate for another, better rideshare/delivery app. I've talked to many people who really like the idea of knowing their drivers. Sometimes drivers are unsafe, rude, and damage items. Now customers can stick with the drivers they like. Many women also want the option of having women drivers at night. At the same time, app companies treat drivers poorly. Drivers never know how much they will get paid and get no support. Being able to set their own rates will allow drivers to earn more money and we plan to offer monetary support for car repairs.
- What is this fundraiser for? ZipToYou currently has a website and some customers, but having an app will expand our customer base immensely and help us compete with current rideshare and delivery apps.
Just Because I Care
Donate $25 and you will get special mention, if you wish, on our Donor Page on the ZipToYou website (Saint Paul pick-up only)! : )
Donate $50 and you will get special mention, if you wish, on our Donor Page on the ZipToYou website AND 1 FREE RIDE to anywhere (Saint Paul pick-up only) OR 1 DONATED RIDE to someone in need : D
Donate $100 and you will get special mention, if you wish, on our Donor Page on the ZipToYou website AND 3 FREE RIDES to anywhere (pick-up in Saint Paul only) OR 3 DONATED RIDES to someone in need! : D E| : D
You are AMAZING! Donate $500 and you will get special mention, if you wish, on our Donor Page on the ZipToYou website AND 1 MONTH OF FREE RIDES to anywhere (pick-up in Saint Paul only) OR 1 MONTH OF DONATED RIDES to someone in need! : D 8 ) : D : )
Rewards
Just Because I Care
Donate $25 and you will get special mention, if you wish, on our Donor Page on the ZipToYou website (Saint Paul pick-up only)! : )
Donate $50 and you will get special mention, if you wish, on our Donor Page on the ZipToYou website AND 1 FREE RIDE to anywhere (Saint Paul pick-up only) OR 1 DONATED RIDE to someone in need : D
Donate $100 and you will get special mention, if you wish, on our Donor Page on the ZipToYou website AND 3 FREE RIDES to anywhere (pick-up in Saint Paul only) OR 3 DONATED RIDES to someone in need! : D E| : D
You are AMAZING! Donate $500 and you will get special mention, if you wish, on our Donor Page on the ZipToYou website AND 1 MONTH OF FREE RIDES to anywhere (pick-up in Saint Paul only) OR 1 MONTH OF DONATED RIDES to someone in need! : D 8 ) : D : )