School run delays spark Dubai teenager to setup community carpool service
More than 1,000 people have signed up to a free community carpool service developed by a Dubai teenager who wanted to speed up his brother’s journey to school and cut rush-hour traffic. In between studying for exams, Anvith Yalamanchili, a 17-year-old IB student at Dwight Global, has dipped his toe into the world of traffic management. After his brother's commute to school in Dubai Sports City…
A Dubai teenager, Anvith Yalamanchili, has developed a free community carpool service to help reduce traffic congestion around schools. The 17-year-old high school student at Dwight Global noticed his brother's school commute time skyrocket to nearly 45 minutes over two years. In response, Anvith created communitycarpool.org, a platform to connect drivers and passengers with similar travel plans.
The service has quickly gained traction, with over 1,000 users signing up since its launch. Anvith uses an algorithm based on the Haversine formula to calculate the shortest distance between users' locations, optimizing the carpool matches. The service is currently partnered with Damac, a property developer, to expand its reach among their employees.
Carpooling is gaining popularity in the UAE, with several ride-hailing apps offering school transport options. Additionally, Yango School Rides, a monthly pooled service in Al Barsha, has launched a pilot project featuring vetted drivers and security cameras. Udrive, a short-term vehicle hire firm, has seen a significant increase in demand for its services during the back-to-school season, with a 60% rise in customers aged 30-50 and a 35% increase in reservations from this age group.
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