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Valet-Summoning Apps

Caarbon's Personal Valet Services Solve San Francisco Parking Problems

— July 16, 2014 — Autos
If you live in San Francisco and are looking for personal valet services, Caarbon could be the answer. The on-demand service allows drivers to safely store their vehicles on short notice by requesting a valet come to where they are using their smartphone. The mobile application is developed by a team out of Tandem (a Silicon Valley-based startup innovation lab).

The app not only helps you avoid a parking nightmare, it also lets you hire personal valet services for any length of time at a fixed rate of $6 USD an hour. To use Caarbon's services, just tell the valet where you are going and what time you will be there so he or she can meet you and take over driving when it's necessary. You can even get a drive right to your location.
Trend Themes
1. Personal Valet Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of personalized valet services for other cities to address parking challenges and provide convenient transportation options.
2. On-demand Valet Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an on-demand valet app that can be used in various locations to offer parking solutions and convenience to drivers.
3. Mobile-based Vehicle Storage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a mobile application that allows for safe and secure vehicle storage on short notice, providing a convenient alternative to traditional parking.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the transportation industry by introducing personalized valet services that eliminate parking difficulties and offer convenient options for drivers.
2. Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace the development of on-demand valet apps, leveraging technology to provide seamless and efficient parking solutions.
3. Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate mobile-based vehicle storage solutions into the hospitality industry, offering guests a convenient and hassle-free parking experience.
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