Updated on June 22, 2024

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Created on October 5, 2020

GetBoda

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GetBoda is a smart on-demand logistics platform that offers e-commerce, food delivery and courier services.

Developed By
  1. GetBoda
Tested By
  • Mercy Corps
Content Partners
Unknown

Author

Product Description

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.

Product Schematics

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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