Aside from any pangs of guilt that environmentally concerned drivers might feel as a result of making frequent stops at the gas station, it's also just plain inconvenient to keep refilling, which is a problem the Filld app is hoping to solve. The startup app, currently available in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, offers gas delivery through their smartphone interface.
The Filld app's process is simple. First, users drop a pin on their car's exact location on the app's map. Next, users select a delivery window that works (i.e. a time when they know they won't be using their car.) Finally, users just need to pop the gas cap on their vehicle before that delivery window opens, and that's that. A gas delivery truck will bring gas to the users vehicle and fill it up, and the Filld app will charge for the amount of gas used, plus a very small service charge of about $3.
The Filld app employs Uber-esque tech to simplify users' driving experiences.
Gasoline Delivery Apps
The 'Filld' App Circumvents Gas Stations for Drivers
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Gasoline Delivery - Startup apps like Filld are revolutionizing the gasoline delivery industry by offering a simple and convenient way for drivers to receive gas without stopping at a gas station.
2. On-demand Fuel Services - The shift toward on-demand fuel services like Filld presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for gas station businesses to create a similar model through which drivers can receive convenience without sacrificing service quality.
3. Uber-esque Fuel Delivery Solutions - Apps like Filld are paving the way for 'Uber for gas' solutions that offer drivers a high level of convenience and ease of use, which other companies can adopt within their businesses to provide an improved customer experience.
Industry Implications
1. Gasoline Delivery Services - The gasoline delivery industry has changed with the introduction of mobile apps and 24/7 scheduling innovation allowing businesses to expand their operations to meet customer demands.
2. Mobile App Industry - The continued growth in mobile app technology that offers users immediate and automated transport services like Uber and gasoline on demand services like Filld, presents an excellent startup opportunity for mobile app developers to create similar experiences or services for other industries.
3. Fuel Retailers - Filld offers a new approach to retailing fuel and represents a collaborative opportunity for petrol stations to streamline their operations and offer alternative services, whether through the existing petrol stations or new retail avenues like gasoline trucks.