Partners for Development Taxi Service

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$1.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Partners for Development, through local government management and local private sector transport providers.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Zambulance.

Manufacturing/Building Method

Still in development

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

If an end user or an end user's community pays the 1 USD monthly fee, they can have unlimited access to the transportation service.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown. The scheduled route of the service results in about 4 uses every day per product. Interview with representative

Design Specifications

Specifications: The transport network that PFD and local communities developed worked much like a public bus system. Families paid a low fixed monthly rate in exchange for regular transportation to schools, markets, health facilities and other popular destinations. Managed by the community, the system sought to leverage the high demand for inexpensive transport to create a strong incentive among community members to keep the system running for ante-natal care. The service includes a motor bike, called a "Remorque", which pulls a large cart to the desired destination. Cart dimensions (LxW) (cm): 350 x 150 (roof height not given, but can be comfortably sat under)

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Partners for Development oversees their entire operation and analysis.

Replacement Components

Some parts of the cart are repairable.

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Partners for Development plans to provide 24 hour access to transportation in rural villages that otherwise would not have access.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Unknown

Complementary Technical Systems

Unknown

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

None

Evaluation methods

Project feasibility will be measured based on the following parameters: 1. The percentage of households subscribed to the transportation system; 2. The percentage of village loan funds which, including reinvested interest and any CC subsidies, remain at or above 90% of the initial capitalization levels at the end of year 2. Impact on maternal/neonatal health will be measured through changes in the following indicators: 1. The number and percentage of deliveries taking place in a health facility; 2. The number and percentage of pregnancies receiving at least 4 ante-natal examinations