citipods

LAST-MILE MOBILITY INFRASTRUCTURE

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MODULAR URBAN REST HUBS FOR THE DELIVERY WORKFORCE

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:

Allows drivers to rest better between orders, reducing chance of road accidents
Allows for faster disptach for delivery platforms
Reduces litter, clutter and pavement congestion in high-traffic areas
Collects data and insights from an untapped market
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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