After a few weeks of preliminary systems testing in the real world I wanted to share a small update on the @ooneepod Mini. In the thread below we are going to answer a few questions about what’s next!
@ooneepod …as some of you know, we produced two Mini prototypes; the idea was to test these regourously and to use the data to refine the features for the next batch of units that would be destined for NYC/NJ and other cities in the region.
One of these is destined for Grand Central...
@ooneepod …and we’re excited to share for the first time that we’re working with a number of community based organizations and the requisite city agencies to move the Mini around to different locations in New York City for 30 days at a time.
This is an unconventional shot in the dark, but here it goes:
We’re looking for new investors in @ooneepod and I’m hoping that the #bikenyc crowd can share wisdom + advice on the process. Some of you know our story, but sharing it again below:
@ooneepod …I started the company because the experience of owning & using a bike sucked. Nobody really seemed to be talking about anything but safety.
I believe that the parking & service economy have to be much, much more convinient in order for bike to become mainstream in cities.
@ooneepod …we’re dedicated to building a vast network of *free to use* 🚲 parking hubs that provide services like repair and maintenance through an app (as well as connecting users to local 🚲 shops, 🚲 insurance and other neccessities.)
I grew up in New York City without ever driving a 🚘. In fact, I never learned to drive at all. My mom didn’t drive a 🚘 either.
This would have been impossible w/o overnight service. It allowed us to live our lives with the knowledge that transit would always b there 4 us.
…overnight service has created a culture where *most* people in our city do not have to own a car— and the vast majority never drive at all.
Ending it would mean profound changes for our city. I cannot fathom how different NYC will be w/o it….
…as @TransAlt@bikenewyork@RegionalPlan rightfully push for a city that has less cars and more pedestrians and bikes.. I hope we recognize tha the single greatest threat to that future is being contemplated right now.
Ending overnight service will mean more cars on road….