Lately, Uber and Lyft have faced some criticism from drivers for the wages that they make, so Cargo's in-car vending machines offers enterprising drivers an extra source of income while they port riders to their destinations. The connected system includes a stock of everyday essentials, and riders can pay to purchase those items using their credit card or a mobile payment system like Apple Pay.
Cargo's in-car vending machines are free for drivers, so they take on no risk by adding it to their vehicle. The custom display case comes with a stock of various items supplied by Cargo, and passengers order those items by going online on their smartphones and browsing for what they want. Drivers earn 50 cents for each item they distribute, and Cargo estimates that on average that adds up to $100 every month (on top of their salary for the actual driving.)
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- In-car Vending Machines
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create a platform for drivers to sell a variety of items to passengers, increasing their income while providing convenient access to essential products.
- Extra Income Opportunities for Ride-sharing Drivers
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop services or platforms that allow ride-sharing drivers to earn additional income through in-car vending machines or other means.
- Mobile Payment Systems for In-car Purchases
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Build seamless mobile payment systems that enable passengers to easily purchase items from in-car vending machines using their smartphones.
Where This Applies
- Ride-sharing
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Integrate in-car vending machines into ride-sharing services to provide drivers with extra income and enhance the passenger experience.
- E-commerce
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with ride-sharing companies to create a platform that connects drivers with suppliers, streamlining the process of stocking and selling items from in-car vending machines.
- Mobile Payment Technology
- Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop innovative mobile payment solutions specifically tailored for in-car vending machines, allowing passengers to make purchases quickly and conveniently.
