Tuesday, 27 December 2011

Loop Mobile powers Rickshawale.com's auto-tracking service

Loop Mobile is bringing an auto rickshaw tracking solution for commuters using the Rickshawale.com commuting service in Mumbai. The tracking facility is built-in on Loop Mobile SIM cards, which will be given to the auto driver to keep all day. This will give RickshawWale.com the ability to track its drivers, in an effort to make it convenient, even during peak hours, as well as safer for the customer.



RickshawWale.com allows the people of Mumbai to book auto rickshaws that are sent to their doorstep. Users can request for pickups and drops, and night trips – metre fare, driver information, and other details are available on the website.
With the new service, Rickshawale.com will be able locate the nearest auto rickshaw in the required location, and then SMS the Loop Mobile and customer contact details to the customer and driver.
The new service comes as a premium to Rickshawale.com’s regular services, at an additional charge of Rs. 20. Loop Mobile subscribers get the service for Rs. 15, while senior citizens is Rs. 10 only.
Commenting on the launch of the service, Mr. Surya Mahadevan, Chief Operating Officer, Loop Mobile (India) Limited said:
“In a city that is largely dependent on public transport, we have tried to ease the commuter’s experience integrating technology & mobile new age solutions . At Loop Mobile, we are hopeful that our association with Rickshawale.com will create an edge in bringing technologically innovative services that shall delight our subscribers and Mumbaikars. This is a rightful extension of our vehicle tracking and anti-theft solution being taken to a level higher by looking at an optimal solution to ease commuters’ needs especially relevant for a city like Mumbai”.

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