GetBoda

GetBoda is a smart on-demand logistics platform that offers e-commerce, food delivery and courier services.

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Manufacturing & delivery
Performance & use
Research & standards
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Product description Brand name and product description

GetBoda is a smart on-demand logistics platform which partners with couriers to offer e-commerce, food delivery and courier services on a mobile application. Businesses in need of courier services can access registered and vetted trucks, vans and motorbikes and convenient product pick-up points for their customers.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Kenya and Uganda

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The app can be downloaded from GetBoda’s website.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Prices range from 0.8 to 0.28 USD (85 to 30 KES)^{Converted on June 2020} per kilometer, depending on next or same day delivery.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Sendy, Glovo, GoBEBA, Busy Boda

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Target users of the app are businesses in need of courier services.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

N/A

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The app can be downloaded from GetBoda’s website.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2020, there are ~300 motorbikes registered on the platform.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Compatible Devices (smartphone, tablet, PC)

Smartphone, PC

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)

Unknown

Literacy support (Y/N)

Languages available

English

Additional features required (GPS, camera, etc.)

GPS

Application size

16.7 MB

Application rating

4+ stars

Number of downloads

100+

Operating system and version

Android 4.1

Passenger capacity

N/A

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

GetBoda offers e-commerce, food delivery and courier services. Businesses can use GetBoda’s courier services to deliver packages directly or to pick-up locations for their customers. On the app, users can request, track, receive notifications and rate couriers delivering their packages.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

GetBoda features:

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

N/A

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer lists their fundamental principles as social impact, safety, efficiency and reliability.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Mercy Corp‘s Youth Impact Labs have partnered with GetBoda under their criteria that the company can provide high-impact, scale-able employment opportunities, particularly for youth. Over a 1 year period working with Youth Impact Labs, GetBoda have been able to create 1000 work opportunities, with 500 of those people earning regularly.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Mercy Corps

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

The couriers are taken through a vetting process that involves checking all legal documents and having vehicles inspected by a mechanic. There is also a rating system for drivers and packages are covered by insurance.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Drivers must supply legal documents before applying to become a courier.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

GetBoda impact is measured by increase in sales for clients and increase in income for partner couriers.

Other information

Watch GetBoda’s pitch on investment show Lion’s Den.

Watch Youth Impact Labs’ video on GetBoda.

GetBoda was chosen for the TUMI (Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative) Startup Accelerator programme, working on sustainable transport solutions.

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Kenya and Uganda

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

The app can be downloaded from GetBoda’s website.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Prices range from 0.8 to 0.28 USD (85 to 30 KES)^{Converted on June 2020} per kilometer, depending on next or same day delivery.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Sendy, Glovo, GoBEBA, Busy Boda

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Target users of the app are businesses in need of courier services.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

N/A

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trademarked

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

The app can be downloaded from GetBoda’s website.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of 2020, there are ~300 motorbikes registered on the platform.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Compatible Devices (smartphone, tablet, PC)

Smartphone, PC

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)

Unknown

Literacy support (Y/N)

Languages available

English

Additional features required (GPS, camera, etc.)

GPS

Application size

16.7 MB

Application rating

4+ stars

Number of downloads

100+

Operating system and version

Android 4.1

Passenger capacity

N/A

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

GetBoda features:

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

N/A

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

The manufacturer lists their fundamental principles as social impact, safety, efficiency and reliability.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Mercy Corps

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

None

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Drivers must supply legal documents before applying to become a courier.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

GetBoda impact is measured by increase in sales for clients and increase in income for partner couriers.

Other information

Watch GetBoda’s pitch on investment show Lion’s Den.

Watch Youth Impact Labs’ video on GetBoda.

GetBoda was chosen for the TUMI (Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative) Startup Accelerator programme, working on sustainable transport solutions.

Feedback

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Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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