Gepek is a platform that utilizes a carpooling model to facilitate package delivery by connecting senders with drivers who have available space in their vehicles. This approach reduces the number of dedicated transport vehicles on the road, lowering CO2 emissions and enabling fast, cost-effective deliveries within hours.
Funding
$520K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional package delivery relies on dedicated transport vehicles, leading to increased CO2 emissions and potentially slower, more expensive delivery times. The need for dedicated vehicles contributes to traffic congestion and environmental impact.
Solution
Gepek is a platform that leverages a carpooling model to enable package delivery by connecting senders with drivers who have available space in their vehicles. By utilizing existing transportation resources, Gepek reduces the number of dedicated delivery vehicles on the road, thereby lowering CO2 emissions. This approach facilitates fast and cost-effective deliveries, potentially completing them within hours. The platform aims to provide a green logistics solution by optimizing the use of available space in vehicles already in transit.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals and businesses seeking fast, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious package delivery, as well as commuters looking to earn money by utilizing available space in their vehicles.
Features
- Mobile app for senders to input package origin and destination, and select from a list of available drivers.
- Mobile app for drivers to publish their driving route and accept package delivery requests.
- Security measures including delivery PIN numbers, car plate verification, and insurance.
- Route optimization algorithms to match senders with drivers traveling in the same direction.