citipods

MODULAR URBAN REST HUBS FOR THE DELIVERY WORKFORCE, AND MORE.

OUR SOLUTION

Dignified rest hubs for delivery drivers: modular, clean & weatherproof.
Semi-open, lockable at night; removable within 24 hours if required.
Operations and Maintenance Plan managed by Pod manager (empowering South Africa SMEs)

CitiPods solves for two key problems:

Problem 1: Loss of dignity for the drivers; and

Problem 2: Visual blight and obstruction for pedestrians.

PARTNER WITH US

POD TYPES

Private sites
Public (city) sites
Parklet sites (in parking bays)

Provides:

- Covered seating
- Portable toilet and basin (serviced by third party)
- Solar lighting
- Phase 2: Phone charging, WiFi and recharging station for eBikes.

Pods can be tailored to sites (size, shape, amenities, etc.)

OUR MODEL

Structure: Locally built modular wooden pods with bench, toilet, planter boxes, and smart bike dividers
Structure is temporary and any or all pods can be removed or added with ease
Funding: Blend of corporate sponsorship & static advertising space on side panels (for pedestrians) and interior (targeted at drivers)
Local artwork feature on pods
Maintenance: Daily cleaning, lock-up, and waste removal handled by local service partners

THE BENEFITS

High impact, low cost, shared public value:

Reduces litter, clutter and pavement congestion in high-traffic areas
Creates local jobs through pod construction, servicing, and daily management
Improves hygiene, safety and urban order in the public realm
Supports informal and gig-economy workers, promoting social and economic inclusion
Enhances the City’s public-space management goals (clean, safe, dignified environments)
Positions cities as a forward-thinking and inclusive, setting a new standard for human-centred infrastructure
Supports local businesses (manufacturing, maintenance, cleaning, services)
Reduces pressure on surrounding shops for toilet access and resting space
Mitigates traffic obstructions from delivery bikes and off-loading vehicles

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