E Cabs

🤝 Strategic Collaboration Concept: Ho‘ohana Whoo x eCab Taxi (Dispatching Partnership)

🎯 Objective:

To expand ride availability, improve dispatch efficiency, and provide a multi-modal eco-transportation solution in Austin by partnering with eCab Taxi for dispatching shared rides across pedicabs and electric vehicles.

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🧩 Problem

There’s a gap in dispatch coordination between pedicabs and electric vehicle services in downtown Austin. Riders often don’t know where to find transportation, especially during peak hours or in festival zones. This results in missed ride opportunities, traffic congestion, and poor user experience.

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💡 Solution

Ho‘ohana Whoo proposes a dispatch integration with eCab Taxi to:

Combine fleets into a single, user-friendly dispatching system (e.g. TaxiCaller or a shared custom app).

Tag rides by type (pedicab, eCab, car, group ride, VIP experience).

Match riders to the best vehicle type based on distance, availability, and purpose.

Split coverage zones or create relay rides (e.g., pedicab handles downtown, eCab takes over for longer-distance drop-offs).

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🔄 How It Works

Shared Dispatch Access: Both Ho‘ohana Whoo and eCab drivers access a unified dispatch system.

Ride Tagging: Rides can be routed based on:

Distance

Group size

Speed preference (fun vs fast)

Sustainability preference (eco-option riders)

Revenue Split or Referral Bonus: Each company receives commission or rider fee depending on who completes the ride.

Joint Promotions: eCab and Ho‘ohana Whoo market special packages (e.g., ride to bar in eCab + pedicab bar crawl experience)

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🧭 Benefits

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For Riders

For eCab Taxi

For Ho‘ohana Whoo

More ride options

Expanded reach into nightlife zones

Access to long-distance ride market

Faster pickups

Share cost of dispatch tech

Shared dispatch = more efficiency

Eco-conscious options

Improve brand as sustainable leader

Collaboration = bigger network

Integrated booking system

Promotions & bundle rides

Adds structure without full overhead

There are no rows in this table

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📝 Next Steps

Schedule a meeting with eCab Taxi’s dispatch or operations lead

Propose shared TaxiCaller system or integration

Create pilot program for weekends or events

Measure metrics: ride volume, dispatch time, rider satisfaction

Expand based on feedback and performance

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⚡️ Strategic Partnership – Ho‘ohana Whoo x eCab Taxi

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🎯 Objective

To form a collaborative dispatch and rider service partnership between Ho‘ohana Whoo (pedicab transportation) and eCab Taxi (electric vehicle transport), providing a complementary, sustainable, and flexible ride experience for the city of Austin and surrounding areas.

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🧩 Problems Addressed

🚧 Gaps in coverage during peak hours or special events

📲 Lack of a unified dispatch system across eco-transport options

💸 Missed revenue opportunities from handoffs and group rides

🌃 Inaccessible or inefficient transportation late at night

🌱 Demand for eco-friendly and community-rooted alternatives

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💡 Solutions

Use TaxiCaller or a shared dispatch system to coordinate rides between eCabs and Ho‘ohana Whoo pedicabs

Riders are matched to the best ride type based on time, location, group size, and energy preference

Allow ride relays: pedicab for downtown access ➝ handoff to eCab for longer trips

Offer event-based service packages, co-branded

Promote sustainability + local-first storytelling in all messaging

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🔄 How It Works

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Step

Description

1. Shared Dispatch

Both eCab and Ho‘ohana Whoo access a dispatch platform to receive and fulfill ride requests

2. Ride Types & Handoffs

Pedicabs handle short, scenic, or downtown-only rides; eCabs take airport, suburban, or long-haul requests

3. Co-Branded Services

Riders can book a bundle: Pedicab Tour ➝ eCab drop-off, or eCab Pickup ➝ Downtown Ride Experience

4. Payment Flow

Each company processes its own transactions; shared rides may involve a referral bonus or commission split

5. Customer Experience

Unified brand experience with storytelling, sustainability messaging, and local hospitality vibe

There are no rows in this table

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🌟 Benefits

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Table 84

For Riders

For eCab Taxi

For Ho‘ohana Whoo

More flexible and tailored ride options

Fill last-mile gaps with pedicab support

Gain access to longer-range bookings

Safe, local, and eco-conscious options

Add personality and warmth to ride service

Share operational dispatch costs

Easier booking and fewer missed rides

Co-branding builds local trust and loyalty

Tap into eCab’s network for expansion

Ride bundles for festivals and nightlife

Increase ride frequency in partner zones

Grow partnerships without competition

There are no rows in this table

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🧭 Next Steps

Propose pilot program for weekends or upcoming festival

Schedule integration call to align dispatch tools (TaxiCaller, app, or shared calendar)

Create shared ride types & zones (e.g. Pedicab Zone A ➝ eCab Zone B)

Design marketing flyer/post for co-branded rides

Agree on revenue structure: flat referral, commission, or bartered value

Run test period with feedback collection from both teams and riders

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🤝 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Between Ho‘ohana Whoo and eCab Taxi

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1. Purpose

To establish a formal collaboration between Ho‘ohana Whoo and eCab Taxi to jointly improve dispatch efficiency, rider satisfaction, and service delivery through shared operations and ride routing in Austin, Texas.

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2. Scope of Collaboration

Co-dispatch rides using a unified platform (TaxiCaller or equivalent)

Assign rides based on rider type, zone, or request purpose

Offer coordinated or relay rides when appropriate

Pilot a co-branded rider experience for festivals, hotels, or events

Share ride volume data (non-personalized) to improve coverage planning

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3. Responsibilities

Ho‘ohana Whoo Will:

Offer short-distance, scenic, or downtown rides

Provide visible pedicab drivers in peak nightlife/event areas

Communicate rider handoffs and referrals to eCab dispatch

Contribute to shared marketing efforts and data insights

eCab Taxi Will:

Manage longer-distance, suburban, or high-speed ride needs

Coordinate with Ho‘ohana Whoo for efficient handoffs

Provide a professional fleet and trained EV drivers

Share in promotional materials, app presence, and outreach

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4. Compensation & Referral Terms

Referrals may involve a flat bonus ($5–$10 per completed referral) or percentage commission for shared rides

Specific campaign pricing or bundled event rates to be reviewed and agreed upon per activation

Payment settled monthly with transparent reporting from both parties

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5. Duration & Termination

Initial pilot for 90 days, starting upon signature

Joint review at 45 days and at completion

Agreement may be extended or revised based on pilot performance

Either party may withdraw with 14-day written notice

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6. Signatures

Ho‘ohana Whoo Representative: Name: ____________________________ Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________________________

eCab Taxi Representative: Name: ____________________________ Signature: _________________________ Date: _____________________________

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