Agriculture
June 4, 2024
Epicollect5
Read SolutionImplemented by
Imperial College London
Updated on June 22, 2024
·Created on October 5, 2020
GetBoda is a smart on-demand logistics platform that offers e-commerce, food delivery and courier services.
GetBoda is a smart on-demand logistics platform which partners with couriers to offer e-commerce, food delivery and courier services on a mobile application. Businesses in need of courier services can access registered and vetted trucks, vans and motorbikes and convenient product pick-up points for their customers.
Prices range from 0.8 to 0.28 USD (85 to 30 KES)Converted on June 2020 per kilometer, depending on next or same day delivery.
Target users of the app are businesses in need of courier services.
Target SDGs
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Market Suggested Retail Price
$0.80
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
The app can be downloaded from GetBoda's website.
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Glovo, Busy Boda, Sendy Transport, and GoBEBA.
Manufacturing/Building Method
N/A
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
The app can be downloaded from GetBoda's website.
Distributions to Date Status
As of 2020, there are ~300 motorbikes registered on the platform.
Compatible Devices (smartphone, tablet, PC)
Smartphone, PC
Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)
Unknown
Literacy support (Y/N)
No
Languages available
English
Additional features required (GPS, camera, etc.)
GPS
Application size
16.7 MB
Application rating
4+ stars
Number of downloads
100+
Operating system and version
Android 4.1
Passenger capacity
N/A
Design Specifications
GetBoda offers e-commerce, food delivery and courier services. Businesses can use GetBoda's courier services to deliver packages directly or to pick-up locations for their customers. On the app, users can request, track, receive notifications and rate couriers delivering their packages.
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer.
Replacement Components
N/A
Lifecycle
N/A
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The manufacturer lists their fundamental principles as social impact, safety, efficiency and reliability.
Vetted Performance Status
Mercy Corp's Youth Impact Labs have partnered with GetBoda under their criteria that the company can provide high-impact, scale-able employment opportunities, particularly for youth. Over a 1 year period working with Youth Impact Labs, GetBoda have been able to create 1000 work opportunities, with 500 of those people earning regularly.
Safety
The couriers are taken through a vetting process that involves checking all legal documents and having vehicles inspected by a mechanic. There is also a rating system for drivers and packages are covered by insurance.
Complementary Technical Systems
None
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
Drivers must supply legal documents before applying to become a courier.
Evaluation methods
GetBoda impact is measured by increase in sales for clients and increase in income for partner couriers.
Other Information
Watch GetBoda's pitch on investment show Lion's Den. Watch Youth Impact Labs' video on GetBoda. The app can be downloaded here
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