One of the responsibilities that takes up an exceptionally and surprisingly high amount of parents' time involves having to drive children to school, to soccer practice and to all the other activities that they are engaged in. Now however, a new London-based app is bidding to revolutionize the way we drive children around by allowing parents to hire trusted professionals to do the task for them.
The OneLane app allows parents to book a guardian to drive their child. Guardians have to be fully qualified healthcare professionals who have undergone a security and background check.
This app is about much more than just alleviating parents of the job of having to drive their children, as it could also help reduce traffic congestion through its carpool feature.
Child-Centric Carpooling Apps
The OneLane App Lets Parents Hire People to Drive Children to School
Trend Themes
1. Child-centric Carpooling - The trend of using technology to help parents find trusted professionals to drive their children to various activities, reducing the burden on parents and potentially reducing traffic congestion.
2. Professional Guardians - The trend of hiring qualified healthcare professionals as guardians to ensure the safety and well-being of children during transportation.
3. Carpooling Apps - The trend of using mobile apps to facilitate carpooling, making it easier for parents to share transportation responsibilities and reduce the number of vehicles on the road.
Industry Implications
1. Ride-sharing - The ride-sharing industry can adopt the child-centric carpooling trend by incorporating features and background checks specifically for drivers transporting children.
2. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore opportunities to provide qualified healthcare professionals who can serve as guardians for children during transportation, ensuring their safety and well-being.
3. Transportation - The transportation industry can leverage carpooling apps to offer services specifically designed for parents and children, addressing the growing need for efficient and safe transportation solutions.