Individual car ownership is like smoking in public. Software like therapy (4 / 6)
A strategy guide by Paul Gumienny of Cosmic Cat Group
Part IV / VI – Reading time: 4 minutes
Author: Paul Gumienny
Today – STEP 4
There are tools to boost utilization ramp-up and peak shifting
Ever since there were fleet operations, one word has stood out and keeps coming back in strategic and operational discussions: utilization. In car-sharing fleets, occupancy rates reaching 20% are widely accepted as good value, taking into consideration that private cars seldom surpass the 5% threshold. A fact that, by the way, depicts the absurdity of car ownership.
So why not think ahead and support the application of software solutions that help you work on utilization rates; AI-powered tools that take into consideration pre-existing conditions within your fleet and services to layer on top of what you know and serve.
A range of new software solutions is bridging gaps between mobility verticals and business models.
There are SaaS solutions that put the asset in the center of attention and optimize its utilization rates. Algorithms act as a broker between asset availability and service channels, and place and shift assets within a holistic service portfolio. They also integrate vehicle subscription services to close gaps in utilization. These are, by the way, getting much attention recently as standalone-services or fixed conjunctions with brands. These tools can be applied to corporate fleets as well as rental companies or commercial vehicles.
Algorithms can place and shift assets within a holistic service portfolio
Food delivery services have increased tremendously during the recent crisis. Hence, there is room for thoughts to engage in partnerships with restaurants and other local parties in need. Parties who cannot serve their customers sufficiently, or who need excess assets for a few hours only. Ride-hailing providers now look into connecting supply and demand beyond passenger transportation models, with food delivery. There’s a chance that fleet-owning businesses with operational experience in delivering passengers and goods may want to fast track expansion and move into a new area for quick wins.
to take it to the streets
Software kills the rush hour traffic
Corporate car owners flood garages with parked cars for hours. Ramping up the utilization of those vehicles should be considered an option by means of eliminating some of them. AI ride-sharing platforms, which recently entered the market, help employees pool to commute commonly. Optimization of utilization, and hence, traffic elimination, happens on the car seat capacity level.
There are more tools to help corporates juggle mobility flat rates
New concepts of mobility incentives from the corporate side allow for new, broad mobility thinking in the business environment amongst employees. And gets the municipal traffic reduction revolution started from within city offices – including micro-mobility and routing between corporate locations
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