Updated on June 23, 2024

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Created on September 28, 2019

Carpolo

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Carpolo is a real time, community-based and achievement-driven carpooling platform.

Developed By
  1. Carpolo (Mohammad Nabaa & Ralph Khairallah)
Tested By
  • Carpolo (Mohammad Nabaa & Ralph Khairallah)
Content Partners
Unknown

Product Description

Carpolo is a smart carpooling system with a points reward system and insightful analytics such as CO2 emissions saved and overall impact of carpooling within the user community. The platform acts as a search engine for unused car space or ride requests. The application then matches users together – rider and driver – who are along the same route. It also provides a rating system that helps riders feel comfortable with their paired carpool companion.

Target SDGs

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Carpolo

Countries

Lebanon

Manufacturing/Building Method

N/A

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

The application is available for free download via the Google or Apple app stores.

Distributions to Date Status

5000+ installations

Compatible Devices (smartphone, tablet, PC)

Smartphone & tablet

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)

Yes

Literacy support (Y/N)

No

Languages available

English

Additional features required (GPS, camera, etc.)

GPS

Application size

Android: 35 MB

iOS: 138.7 MB

Application rating

Android: 3.9/5

iOS: 4.5/5

Number of downloads

5000+

Operating system and version

Android: 6.0 and up

iOS: 10.0 or later

Passenger capacity

Up to 4

Design Specifications

Carpolo uses GPS to connect drivers and passengers and calculates saved CO2 emissions. On each successful carpool points are awarded to both the driver and passenger which the user can then redeem for phone credit.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Users can send an email to "info@carpolo.co" or send a message through the app.

Replacement Components

N/A

Lifecycle

N/A

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Reduce the number of cars on the road and associated pollution, while increasing the city's productivity.

Vetted Performance Status

User reviews can be found where the application available for download.

Safety

Users can choose to accept a ride after approving the person who sent the request by checking his/her profile. Moreover, the trip and person that the user is carpooling with are saved via the app before the ride begins. All carpools done via Carpolo are insured by Commercial Insurance.

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Bresciani, C., Colorni, A., Costa, F., Luè, A., 2018, Carpooling: facts and new trends, 2018 International Conference of Electrical and Electronic Technologies for Automotive

Dakroub, O., Boukhater, C. M., Lahoud, F., Awad, M., Artail, H., 2013, An intelligent carpooling app for a green social solution to traffic and parking congestions, 16th International IEEE Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems, The Hague, pp. 2401-2408

Kilchling, R., 2018, The Luxury of Sharing Collaborative Consumption in Lebanon: Reasons why consumers do and do not engage in sharing practices, Heinrich Boll Stiftung

Shaheen, S., Cohen. A., Bayen. A., 2018, The Benefits of Carpooling, UC Berkeley

Wilkowska, W., Farrokhikhiavi, R., Ziefle, M., Vallée, D., 2014, Mobility requirements for the use of carpooling among different user groups, 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, Poland, 6, pp. 19-23

Compliance with regulations

None

Evaluation methods

None

Other Information

None

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